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Nothing to Envy

Life, Love and Death in North Korea

by Barbara Demick ...

WINNER OF THE 2010 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONWhat if the world imagined by George Orwell in Nineteen Eighty-four was real? What if everything around you was black and white except for the red letters on propaganda signs? Where spies like Orwell's thought Police studied your facial expressions during political rallies to make sure you were sincere in your expressions and your thoughts? If ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE 2010 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONWhat if the world imagined by George Orwell in Nineteen Eighty-four was real? What if everything around you was black and white except for the red letters on propaganda signs? Where spies like Orwell's thought Police studied your facial expressions during political rallies to make sure you were sincere in your expressions and your thoughts? If
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Without You, There Is No Us

My secret life teaching the sons of North Korea’s elite

by Suki Kim ...

It is 2011, and all universities in North Korea have been shut down for an entire year, except for the all-male Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. This is where Suki Kim has accepted a job teaching English. Over the next six months she will eat three meals a day with her young charges and struggle to teach them to write, all under the watchful eye of the regime.Life at the university ... Read more

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It is 2011, and all universities in North Korea have been shut down for an entire year, except for the all-male Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. This is where Suki Kim has accepted a job teaching English. Over the next six months she will eat three meals a day with her young charges and struggle to teach them to write, all under the watchful eye of the regime.Life at the university
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Five Broken Blades

Discover the Sunday Times bestselling adventure fantasy filled with assassins, betrayal and magic

by Mai Corland ...

Series Book 1 - The Broken Blades
FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDFive ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN ... Read more

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FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDFive ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN
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Four Ruined Realms

The action-packed sequel to adventure fantasy Five Broken Blades featuring more lies, more betrayal and even more danger

by Mai Corland ...

Series Book 2 - The Broken Blades
FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDThe lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favourite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to Mai Corland's bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy, Five Broken Blades'If you've yet to discover this thrilling multi-POV fantasy series, you're missing out' CULTUREFLYThe King of Yusan may b... ... Read more

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FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDThe lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favourite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to Mai Corland's bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy, Five Broken Blades'If you've yet to discover this thrilling multi-POV fantasy series, you're missing out' CULTUREFLYThe King of Yusan may b...
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Three Shattered Souls

The unmissable conclusion to the adventure fantasy sensation filled with the ultimate high-stakes heist and heartache

by Mai Corland ...

Series Book 3 - The Broken Blades
FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDAll lies have consequences as your favourite liars reunite one final time in the electrifying conclusion to the bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy series'A compelling and skilfully written end to a thrilling series' KIRKUS REVIEWSSome betrayals cut deeper than blades.The Blades were never suppose... ... Read more

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FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILDAll lies have consequences as your favourite liars reunite one final time in the electrifying conclusion to the bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy series'A compelling and skilfully written end to a thrilling series' KIRKUS REVIEWSSome betrayals cut deeper than blades.The Blades were never suppose...
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A Kim Jong-Il Production

The Incredible True Story of North Korea and the Most Audacious Kidnapping in History

by Paul Fischer ...

A Kim Jong-Il Production by Paul Fischer - love, films and kidnapping in North Korea, the world's wildest regimeBefore becoming the world's most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea's film industry. He directed every film made in the country but knew they were nothing compared to Hollywood. Then he hit on the perfect solution: order the kidnapping of South Korea's most famous actress ... Read more

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A Kim Jong-Il Production by Paul Fischer - love, films and kidnapping in North Korea, the world's wildest regimeBefore becoming the world's most notorious dictator, Kim Jong-Il ran North Korea's film industry. He directed every film made in the country but knew they were nothing compared to Hollywood. Then he hit on the perfect solution: order the kidnapping of South Korea's most famous actress
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The Border - A Journey Around Russia

SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020

by Erika Fatland ...

Translated by Kari Dickson ...

A journey along the seemingly endless Russian border - from North Korea in the Far East through Russia's bordering states in Asia and the Caucasus, crossing the Caspian Ocean and the Black Sea along the way."Erika Fatland [is] shaping up to be one of the Nordics' most exciting new travel writers" National Geographic**SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORDS DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020**"A hauntingly ... Read more

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A journey along the seemingly endless Russian border - from North Korea in the Far East through Russia's bordering states in Asia and the Caucasus, crossing the Caspian Ocean and the Black Sea along the way."Erika Fatland [is] shaping up to be one of the Nordics' most exciting new travel writers" National Geographic**SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORDS DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020**"A hauntingly
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The Great Successor

The Secret Rise and Rule of Kim Jong Un

by Anna Fifield ...

The Great Successor is an irreverent yet insightful quest to understand the life of Kim Jong Un, one of the world's most secretive dictators. Kim's life is swathed in myth and propaganda, from the plainly silly--he supposedly ate so much Swiss cheese that his ankles gave way--to the grimly bloody stories of the ways his enemies and rival family members have perished at his command.One of the most ... Read more

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The Great Successor is an irreverent yet insightful quest to understand the life of Kim Jong Un, one of the world's most secretive dictators. Kim's life is swathed in myth and propaganda, from the plainly silly--he supposedly ate so much Swiss cheese that his ankles gave way--to the grimly bloody stories of the ways his enemies and rival family members have perished at his command.One of the most
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Three Tigers, One Mountain

A Journey through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea and Japan

by Michael Booth ...

'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In search of an answer, Michael Booth journeys across East Asia to explore the mutual animosity that frequently threatens to draw the world into all ... Read more

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'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In search of an answer, Michael Booth journeys across East Asia to explore the mutual animosity that frequently threatens to draw the world into all
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The Nine Cloud Dream

by Kim Man-jung, Heinz Insu Fenkl ...

Translated by Heinz Insu Fenkl ...

**Korea’s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life—presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl*Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New York Times, The Millions, and i09***Often considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Nine Cloud Dream poses the question: Will the life we dream ... Read more

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**Korea’s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life—presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl*Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New York Times, The Millions, and i09***Often considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Nine Cloud Dream poses the question: Will the life we dream
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A Brief History of Korea

Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People

by Michael J. Seth ...

Series series Brief History of Asia Series
Exploring Korean history from its ancient roots to the present day, A Brief History of Korea is the story of a people with a rich and united culture that has become two Koreas in modern times—one isolated and secretive and the other among the world's most successful economies. Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set ... Read more

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Exploring Korean history from its ancient roots to the present day, A Brief History of Korea is the story of a people with a rich and united culture that has become two Koreas in modern times—one isolated and secretive and the other among the world's most successful economies. Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set
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The Hidden History of the Korean War, 1950–1951

by I. F. Stone ...

Series Book 10 - Forbidden Bookshelf
"A great journalist" raises troubling questions about the forgotten war in this courageous, controversial book—with a new introduction by Bruce Cumings ( The Baltimore Sun)."Much about the Korean War is still hidden, and much will long remain hidden. I believe I have succeeded in throwing new light on its origins." —From the author's prefaceIn 1945 US troops arrived in Korea for what would become ... Read more

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"A great journalist" raises troubling questions about the forgotten war in this courageous, controversial book—with a new introduction by Bruce Cumings ( The Baltimore Sun)."Much about the Korean War is still hidden, and much will long remain hidden. I believe I have succeeded in throwing new light on its origins." —From the author's prefaceIn 1945 US troops arrived in Korea for what would become
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Korea: The Impossible Country

South Korea's Amazing Rise from the Ashes: The Inside Story of an Economic, Political and Cultural Phenomenon

by Daniel Tudor ...

"Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Korea today." —Martin Uden, Former British Ambassador to South KoreaIn just fifty years, South Korea has transformed itself from a failed state, ruined and partitioned by war and decades of colonial rule, into an economic powerhouse and a democracy ... Read more

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"Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Korea today." —Martin Uden, Former British Ambassador to South KoreaIn just fifty years, South Korea has transformed itself from a failed state, ruined and partitioned by war and decades of colonial rule, into an economic powerhouse and a democracy
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Korea

A New History of South and North

by Victor Cha, Ramon Pacheco Pardo ...

A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day“Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account.”—Christopher Harding, The TelegraphKorea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world ... Read more

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A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day“Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account.”—Christopher Harding, The TelegraphKorea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world
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North Korea Confidential

Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors

by Daniel Tudor, James Pearson ...

****Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist**Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.**North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the ... Read more

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****Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist**Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.**North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the
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The Other Great Game

The Opening of Korea and the Birth of Modern East Asia

by Sheila Miyoshi Jager ...

Winner of the Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History.A dramatic new telling of the dawn of modern East Asia, placing Korea at the center of a transformed world order wrought by imperial greed and devastating wars.In the nineteenth century, Russia participated in two “great games”: one, well known, pitted the tsar’s empire against Britain in Central Asia. The other, hitherto unrecognized but ... Read more

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Winner of the Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History.A dramatic new telling of the dawn of modern East Asia, placing Korea at the center of a transformed world order wrought by imperial greed and devastating wars.In the nineteenth century, Russia participated in two “great games”: one, well known, pitted the tsar’s empire against Britain in Central Asia. The other, hitherto unrecognized but
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EWA

Tragic Tale of Korea

by W. Arthur Noble ...

The aim of this book is to represent Korean affairs from the standpoint of the Korean. The writer has endeavored to look through Korean eyes at the acts of foreigners, in their attitude toward Korea, and search for their interpretation from the Korean standpoint; to illustrate the customs of the people and their habits of thought; to show that the Asiatic loves, hates, fears, hopes and sacrifices ... Read more

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The aim of this book is to represent Korean affairs from the standpoint of the Korean. The writer has endeavored to look through Korean eyes at the acts of foreigners, in their attitude toward Korea, and search for their interpretation from the Korean standpoint; to illustrate the customs of the people and their habits of thought; to show that the Asiatic loves, hates, fears, hopes and sacrifices
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Seasonal Customs of Korea

by David E. Shaffer ...

Series series Korean Culture Series
Korean Culture Series 7Seasonal Customs of KoreaThe seasonal customs of Korea are the folk traditions of everyday life that have been repeated annually throughout the ages. As such, the residents of a particular community came to share a uniformity of everyday customs by living within the same natural environment and cultural setting. In this regard, seasonal customs are closely related to the ... Read more

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Korean Culture Series 7Seasonal Customs of KoreaThe seasonal customs of Korea are the folk traditions of everyday life that have been repeated annually throughout the ages. As such, the residents of a particular community came to share a uniformity of everyday customs by living within the same natural environment and cultural setting. In this regard, seasonal customs are closely related to the
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100 Questions and Answers About East Asian Cultures

An introductory cultural competence guide for Americans about the customs, history, politics and languages background of people from China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong

by Michigan State University School of Journalism, Helen Zia, Jane Hyun ...

“One Hundred Questions and Answers About East Asian Cultures” is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series in cultural competence.This guide has sections on East Asian cultures, languages, religions, social norms, politics, history, politics, families and food.The guide is intended for people in business, schools, places of worship, government, medicine, law enforcement, ... Read more

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“One Hundred Questions and Answers About East Asian Cultures” is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series in cultural competence.This guide has sections on East Asian cultures, languages, religions, social norms, politics, history, politics, families and food.The guide is intended for people in business, schools, places of worship, government, medicine, law enforcement,
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Becoming Kim Jong Un

Understanding North Korea's Young Dictator

by Jung H. Pak ...

‘The young dictator comes under close scrutiny in this intelligent account’ Sunday TimesWhen Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea in 2011, many expected his rule to be short. Years later, he remains the unchallenged dictator of a nuclear rogue state with weaponry capable of threatening the West.In this behind-the-scenes look, former CIA analyst and North Korea expert Jung H. Pak reveals ... Read more

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‘The young dictator comes under close scrutiny in this intelligent account’ Sunday TimesWhen Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea in 2011, many expected his rule to be short. Years later, he remains the unchallenged dictator of a nuclear rogue state with weaponry capable of threatening the West.In this behind-the-scenes look, former CIA analyst and North Korea expert Jung H. Pak reveals
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極簡韓國史

一冊でわかる韓国史

by 六反田豐 ...

Translated by 黃筱涵 ...

Series series 圖解雜學
古朝鮮・三韓・統一新羅・兩班・三國史記・朝鮮王朝訓民正音・倭亂・大韓帝國・日本統治・分裂與戰爭・漢江奇蹟【本書特色】◎一冊認識韓國，追溯朝鮮半島初次建立的統一王朝，見證高麗與朝鮮的興亡，以及二戰後從日本統治下邁向獨立的歷程。◎全書依時間脈絡分8個章節，各章均附小專欄，介紹韓國歷史上著名的政治家、武將與婦女。◎隨主題搭配簡易的地圖、好懂的關係簡表與生動插圖，不必死背，讀歷史也能像看話劇一樣有趣！　　以電視影集與流行音樂為核心，帶動明星偶像、時尚服飾席捲全球的韓流熱潮；　　料理必定少不了的泡菜與辣椒、以湯為主食的飲食文化、近年榮登暢銷榜單的燒酒；　　亞洲最早的職業足球聯賽K聯賽、世界第五大核電生產國，卻同時也是綠能發展強國；　　曾經隸屬於中國藩屬國，經歷日本殖民統治後，韓國是如何在戰後崛起，創造出「漢江奇蹟」，成為二十國集團成員國的世界主要經濟體？　　韓國位處朝鮮半島的南端 ... Read more

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古朝鮮・三韓・統一新羅・兩班・三國史記・朝鮮王朝訓民正音・倭亂・大韓帝國・日本統治・分裂與戰爭・漢江奇蹟【本書特色】◎一冊認識韓國，追溯朝鮮半島初次建立的統一王朝，見證高麗與朝鮮的興亡，以及二戰後從日本統治下邁向獨立的歷程。◎全書依時間脈絡分8個章節，各章均附小專欄，介紹韓國歷史上著名的政治家、武將與婦女。◎隨主題搭配簡易的地圖、好懂的關係簡表與生動插圖，不必死背，讀歷史也能像看話劇一樣有趣！　　以電視影集與流行音樂為核心，帶動明星偶像、時尚服飾席捲全球的韓流熱潮；　　料理必定少不了的泡菜與辣椒、以湯為主食的飲食文化、近年榮登暢銷榜單的燒酒；　　亞洲最早的職業足球聯賽K聯賽、世界第五大核電生產國，卻同時也是綠能發展強國；　　曾經隸屬於中國藩屬國，經歷日本殖民統治後，韓國是如何在戰後崛起，創造出「漢江奇蹟」，成為二十國集團成員國的世界主要經濟體？　　韓國位處朝鮮半島的南端
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The Shadow of Arms

by Hwang Sok-yong ...

A novel of the black markets of the South Vietnamese city of Da Nang during the Vietnam War, based on the author’s experiences as a self-described South Korean mercenary on the side of the South Vietnamese, this is a Vietnam War novel like no other, truly one that sees the war from all sides. Scenes of battle are breathtakingly well told. The plot is thick with intrigue and complex subplots. But ... Read more

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A novel of the black markets of the South Vietnamese city of Da Nang during the Vietnam War, based on the author’s experiences as a self-described South Korean mercenary on the side of the South Vietnamese, this is a Vietnam War novel like no other, truly one that sees the war from all sides. Scenes of battle are breathtakingly well told. The plot is thick with intrigue and complex subplots. But
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Korean Folk Tales Part 1 (Illustrated)

by Im Bang, Yi Ryuk, James S. Gale ...

Series Book 1 - Korean Folk Tales (Illustrated)
To any one who would like to look somewhat into the inner soul of the Oriental, and see the peculiar spiritual existences among which he lives, the following stories will serve as true interpreters, born as they are of the three great religions of the Far East, Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. An old manuscript copy of Im Bang's stories came into the hands of the translator, and he gives them ... Read more

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To any one who would like to look somewhat into the inner soul of the Oriental, and see the peculiar spiritual existences among which he lives, the following stories will serve as true interpreters, born as they are of the three great religions of the Far East, Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. An old manuscript copy of Im Bang's stories came into the hands of the translator, and he gives them
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The Burden of the Past

Problems of Historical Perception in Japan-Korea Relations

by Kan Kimura ...

The Burden of the Past reexamines the dispute over historical perception between Japan and South Korea, going beyond the descriptive emphasis of previous studies to clearly identify the many independent variables that have affected the situation. From the history textbook debates, to the Occupation-period exploitation of “comfort women,” to the Dokdo/Takeshima territory dispute and Yasukuni Shrine ... Read more

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The Burden of the Past reexamines the dispute over historical perception between Japan and South Korea, going beyond the descriptive emphasis of previous studies to clearly identify the many independent variables that have affected the situation. From the history textbook debates, to the Occupation-period exploitation of “comfort women,” to the Dokdo/Takeshima territory dispute and Yasukuni Shrine
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