Korea Leading Developing Nations : Economy, Democracy, and Welfare

The first two short introductory chapters examine major characteristics of Koreansónegative and positiveówhich have played significant roles for rapid development. Contents: Introduction: Characteristics of the Korean People; Korea as the Land of Morning Calm; Korea as the Land of Determination; Economic Development; Korea: Leader of the Nations in Economy; The Korean Model of Economic Development; Democratization: The American Role of Democratization; Korea: Leader of the Nations in Democratization; Patron-Client Politics and the Democratic Legacy; The Korean Model of Democratization; Social Welfare Services: Korea: Leader of the Nations in Social Welfare; The Korean Model of Social Welfare Services; Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness; Appendix: A Percent Central Government Expenditures for Economic Services, Welfare Services, and Physical Quality of Life; Bibliography; Index.