In “Low Pressure Front,” Cho Myung-hee explores a common trope of colonial-era Korean literature: the frustrated intellectual struggling to make a living in the face of limited opportunities. Trapped between the constant crisis mode and the inescapable boredom of poverty, the speaker in this story reflects Cho’s socialist leanings and his interest in the downtrodden, but the acerbic voice and intimate point of view lend an unexpected touch of humor to an otherwise familiar narrative.
This book, the result of a landmark colloquium held in Korea to reflect on the role of education in Korean society, provides fascinating insights into the interplay of political evolution and pedagogy. Korea has gone from one of the world's poorest societies after the Korean War to one of its richest, and is a home of technological innovation; many attribute this ‘Korean Miracle’ to the emphasis placed on education in this Confucian society. How did the Korean state form, and how were educational institutions created and given legitimacy? During the industrialization period- roughly, 1961-1994- how did education foster national development? Lastly, since 1995's May 31 Education Reform, how has the educational system responded to and created a new information age in a newly democratic Korea? This book will be of interest to East Asian scholars, scholars of education, human resources development, and IT, and historians looking for ways to achieve the ‘Korean Miracle’ in their own countries.
In 1953, South Korea was rated by the U.N. as the poorest country in the world. Five decades later, it is the fifteenth largest economy. Now, South Korea’s decisions on how to manage its society and its role as a modern democracy—while also establishing its policy regarding reunification with North Korea—will determine where the country will go in the next fifty years. The New Korea examines the political, economic, industrial, and societal aspects of Korea today. Will it continue to enjoy an economic boom through new industries while competing against low-wage countries like China and India? Will it return to its role as a stomping ground for other powers? And what should Westerners pay attention to in terms of investment and business opportunities? As South Korea enters the most critical phase of its journey, it is crucial that we understand the factors involving its decisions and evolution. The New Korea is a fascinating account of what is and may become the state of this important region.
With only a few cases left and eternal damnation looming overhead, Simon and Isaac must can't miss a step for the margin of error is not only small, but deadly. In a campus plagued by raging demon parasites, dark cult- like fraternities and literal suicide math homework, the path ahead is lined with numerous opportunities to lose both life and soul. But the greatest challenge facing them is: how can you trust the person who sold you out to the Devil in the first place
An American teenager discovers that hes the missing piece and the re-incarnation of a living weapon created to prevent the rise of an ancient demon warlord.
An American teenager discovers that he's the reincarnation of a living weapon created to prevent the rise of an ancient demon warlord. In order to follow his fate, he must take responsibility for crimes caused by his past life.
Simon, a former law student at the prestigious Haversford campus, has made it his mission to defend the students against demon-like Fiends. Helping him is a mysterious boy named Isaac who has the ability to destroy Fiends that breach their own contracts. But his relationship with Simon is more sinister than it seems...
With only a few cases left and eternal damnation looming overhead, Simon and Isaac must can't miss a step for the margin of error is not only small, but deadly. In a campus plagued by raging demon parasites, dark cult- like fraternities and literal suicide math homework, the path ahead is lined with numerous opportunities to lose both life and soul. But the greatest challenge facing them is: how can you trust the person who sold you out to the Devil in the first place
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