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Korea and the West, 2002.
Examines the impact of Western influence on Korean society.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper explores the nature of Korean encounters with Western civilization in terms of their impact on Korean society. The adaptive and incorporating nature of Korean civilization is discussed with regard to reactions to Europeans arriving after 1600; ample attention is given the overall influence of the American relationship that has so guided Korean developments since World War II.
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The "Wild West", 2002.
An insight into the facts and myths of the "Wild West" as seen in "The Way to the West" by Elliott West and "The American West: The Modern Vision" by Patricia Janis Broder.
1,677 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper gives an historical insight into the history of what has become known as the "Wild West" by the review of two books, "The Way to the West" by Elliott West and "The American West: The Modern Vision" by Patricia Janis Broder. It examines how both authors present us with an explanation of the incursions of the white settlers into what was then the West and the process through which the West became a place where people could live out their dreams. It examines the shift from traditional hunting and gathering strategies of the American Indians to the agrarian nature of the settlers and the economics of making a living in the West. Both books also look at the myths about the West that have grown out of the facts.
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"It has become fashionable in recent years to scoff at the myth of the West and to replace this myth with history. This is in large measure what West has set out to do. He is intent on telling a real story about a real place, and in particular in telling an environmental story about the fragility of the Plains, with their uncertain and limited rainfall. Looking at a part of the country that was once the West ? Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming ? West looks very carefully at the historical record of the place, at what lured families from the East, what made them stay or move on, what made them succeed or fail."
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Visiting Korea, 2004.
An overview of tourist attractions in Korea and reasons why Korea is a good place to visit.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper is about visiting Korea. The paper discusses Korean food and culture, tourism in the country, Seoul, the DMZ and reasons to visit Korea as a tourist. Tourist-friendly developments in the country are also discussed.
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"David Peterkofsky, writing in "Travel Age West", comments that the opening of a major international airport, the thawing of relations between North and South Korea and the ongoing commemoration of the Korean War are boosting Korea's visibility on the tourism landscape. Noting this convergence of tourism-friendly developments and preparing itself for the World Cup soccer tournament, the Korea National Tourism Organization launched its "Visit Korea" marketing program. Peterkofsky adds that judging from recently tallied visitor totals the year was not too shabby for Korea's tourism industry."
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Women's Roles in Korea, 2002.
Addresses the role of women in Korea both before and after the country's contact with the West.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 55.95
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It will be demonstrated in this paper how the traditions found within the Korean women's roles changed as a result of contact with the west. This paper shall then conclude by addressing the potential effects of such changes in the women's roles in relation to the welfare of the country, such as its economic state.
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North Korea, 2004.
This paper discusses North Korea, its history and its present nuclear position.
5,815 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 34 sources, MLA, £ 96.95
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This paper explains that, currently, the most pressing threat to international security lies not in the Middle-East but in the Korean Peninsula because, in April 2003, North Korea withdraw from the 32-year-old nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty thus beginning a nuclear stand-off. The author points out that, although some analysts believe that North Korea's is pursuing nuclear weapons to reunify the Korean peninsula or to save the threatened regime of Kim Jong-Il, North Korea claims to be acquiring nuclear weapons for one reason: Without nuclear weapons, it would feel vulnerable to a U.S. attack meant to overthrow its current government. The paper states that a nuclear North Korea would further destabilize the Northeast Asian region, would threaten U.S. security interests and would encourage neighboring nations such as Japan and South Korea to obtain nuclear weapons of their own, prompting a Northeast Asian nuclear arms race. Illustration.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History of the Korean Peninsula
North Korea under Kim Il-sung
North Korea under Kim Yong-Il
Timeline North Korean Nuclear Crisis
North Korean Threat and its Implications
Positions of the Powerful and Involved Nations
South Korea
China
Russia
Japan
U.S.
Conclusion
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"North Korea is a country that is engulfed in secrecy. Its history is extensive and encompasses many centuries. Who are the Koreans and where did they come from? In his essay "The Origin of the Korean People: Who are the Koreans?", Lee Wha Rang states that no one knows exactly where the Koreans came from and who they are. He states that "DNA tests show that Koreans are about 15% of South Pacific origin (the Jomon people) and the rest attributes of the Mongolian stock from the Baikal region." It is believed that the Jomon people left Africa 35,000 - 89.000 years ago, in two general directions, south and north, respectively, and they merged again in Korea, Japan and China some 10,000 years ago. The first Korean nation was established in 7,197 BC and lasted for 3,301 years. It was known as the Han-gook."
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The Two Koreas, 2003.
An analysis of the relationship between the two Koreas between 1945-2003.
5,520 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 93.95
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This paper presents a Discussion and analysis of the relationship between the two Koreas, North and South from 1945 to 2003, and prospects for reunification. It looks at the division of Korea following the second world war into the Communist North and the non-Communist South, and the impact of the great powers' support of each region. The paper looks at the disparity of the economies of South Korea and North Korea and the impact of the Cold War and changes after its end. It looks at the crisis over North Korea's nuclear program, the role of the United States and proponents of reunification, and outlook for its success.
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"This research paper discusses and analyzes the relationship between and prospects for reunification of North Korea Democratic People's Republic of Korea or DPRK and South Korea Republic of Korea or ROK ..."
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Korea: A Time of Unhealing National Division, 2006.
This paper examines the changes that have occurred in Korea over the past fifty years.
3,243 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 64.95
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In this paper the author examines the changes that have occurred in Korea over the past fifty years. In his paper, the author starts with the history of Korea and the circumstances behind the divide into North and South. The author looks at both Koreas and what happened to them during the Second World War. He examines the economic and political aftermaths of the war and provides an overview of the political and economic situation today. The author details the conflicts that arose between North and South Korea; in particular he notes military efforts by North Korea over the years to infiltrate the South. The paper does point out that few societies have changed as rapidly, however, as South Korea's, in the past fifty years. He highlights how a nation of mostly poor peasants under the control of Japan has evolved into a dynamic industrial society. The paper concludes with a look at the difficult task of uniting both Koreas, which the author believes is near impossible unless there is a power struggle in the North, which would eliminate the current dictatorship
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"So, what was the aftermath of the Korean War? "The ideological significance of the Korean War was never in doubt; it was essentially a Cold War eruption fuelled by an American intervention designed to prevent a popular revolution." This from an author who seems to have pro-North sympathies. Yes, it was a Cold War eruption, and yes, it was to keep an American ally, Syngman Rhee, in power. As briefly mentioned above, Rhee was able to use the War as a means of tightening his control over south Korea. In fact, by 1956, he was able to force the Korean legislature to reverse the two-term Presidential limit, so he could continue in power. Rhee controlled the press, fomented violence against dissenters with youth gangs, and, under the umbrella of being "needed" by the Western powers in their fight in the Cold War."
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South Korea and the United States, 2004.
This paper discusses the historical and economic relationship of South Korea and the United States.
4,480 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 81.95
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This paper explains that the fighting between South Korea, supported by U.S.A., and North Korea, supported by the Soviets, has created such a long-lasting impact on North Korea that it will never again be able to trust the U.S.A., which also has an effect on the relationship of South Korea and the United States. The author points out that the U.S.A., as the 'Super Power,' utilizes its diplomatic relations with other countries to bring about foreign policies that are beneficial to South Korea. The paper relates that the U.S.A. is the most important economic partner of South Korea, one of the leading investors in the South Korean market, and the second largest export market for the U.S.A.; however, there have been disagreements over the trade policies.
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"There is a general opinion that the Pacific War had dragged on for far longer than was necessary, and the Japanese had been willing to surrender a long time before they actually did, if their terms that the Emperor would remain in his position had been accepted earlier. In fact, this was what led to the occupation of Manchuria as well as the division of Korea into two factions, the North and the South. With the occupation of North Korea by the Soviets, there grew tensions along the border, there was a virtual Cold War taking place between the two sides, and since the Koreans are a nation of proud people, they were naturally resentful of those who had caused this division, the United States. The Americans in the meanwhile took an easy way out, and appointed the Japanese as administrators of local affairs in South Korea."
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South Korea's Automobile Industry, 2003.
An in-depth paper on the current state of the automobile industry in South Korea.
5,914 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 97.95
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This paper makes an indepth analysis of the South Korean economy, its history, demographics and its exhuberant economy. Specifically, the writer looks at its automobile sector and the various regulations that have benefitted this sector.
I.1.A) South Korea : Current state of affairs
I.1.A.a) Location
I.1.A.b) People of South Korea
I.1.A.c) South Korean Government structure
I.2.B.) South Korean demographic characteristics
I.3.C) Social Practices and norms that currently exist within South Korea
I.4.D) Government reforms undertaken and its current spread on domestic and international business and entrepreneurial
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I.5.E) Current regulations and its overall reach and impact on South Korea?s general business practices
II South Korea?s domestic business environment in context of the Automobile sector
II.1.A) South Korea and the automobile sector, an introduction
Characteristics of Market
II.2.B) Current government outlook and policy and its impacton the Automobile sector
II.3.C) Overview of regulatory and deregulatory practices undertaken by South Korean Government
II.4.D) Current state of the automobile sector and current developments
Automobile Ownership
Export
Imports
Domestic Sales & Exports
II.5.E) Sector competitiveness in relation to local and international firms
III) Bibliography/References
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"South Korea has been an important connotation for modern history and the adverse impact of the Cold War. Korean history as such is over four thousand years old however even after treacherous Japanese and Chinese rule over Korea over the course of its history it did have several decades of democracy only to be marred by other invasions. Immediately after the Second World War, America and U.S.S.R. decided arbitrarily to occupy and divide North and South Korea across the 38th Parallel and it was mutually agreed upon that over the next couple of decades the region would be reunited into one Korea. However the spill-over effects of the Cold War, rather Capitalism versus Communism created what can be termed as ??Cold? Korea ?War?? which has led to extensive wars between the North and the South and even after five decades of division both the North and the South have only vastly grown in differences, cultures and economic development. While the North has remained impoverished and dependent on Chinese handouts and maintains one of the largest militaries in the world, USA brought South Korea under its wing and has created one of the world?s largest economies. It is a sharp contrast to the North with very little similarity except a violent history that was marred by foreign rule. South Korea today is a vibrant economy and although it has faced its share of problems with dictatorial regimes over the last couple of decade?s democracy has been widespread and successful and has led to strong economic growth and recovery."
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The Changing Status of Women in Korea, 2002.
Discussion of the impact the feminist movements in the West had on the status of Korean women.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 73.95
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The experience of Korean women through the 20th century is discussed in the light of the women's movement elsewhere. It is explained how often very current ideas reached Korea shortly after their appearance in the West, so as to encourage early attention to women's issues and female education in Korea.
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China, Japan and Korea, 2006.
A review of the world's perception of China, Japan and Korea.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper discusses the perceptions of modern day China, Japan and Korea. The paper essentially argues that the misconceived notions that China, Japan and Korea are not modern countries is related to the fact that they were isolationist towards the west and because they did not follow the European modernization concept.
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"The relationship between China, Korea and Japan with the West is both complicated and filled with misconceptions. The largest misconception about China, Korea and Japan in the West is that these countries have followed isolationist foreign policies. For example, in "China Attempts to Soften Its One-Child Policy" Jessica Bernman suggests that China had isolated itself from the rest of the world and is just now beginning to open its borders (Bernman 567). Japan has also been thought of as a country that had isolated itself from the world for centuries (Toby 6)."
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The Japanese in Korea, 2002.
A history of the period from the 1910 to 1945 when Korea was annexed to Japan.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper will explore the 1910 to 1945 period of Korean history when Korea was controlled by Japan. Japan annexed Korea in 1910 and forced Korea to take a new direction. The discussion will begin with a brief examination of a much earlier period time when, ironically, The Koreans were the ones who exerted a powerful influence on the Japanese. This will help one to understand the more recent history (in this history) of the country because it will reveal that Japan and Korea have actually had long-standing relationships. In addition, there will be some mention of the period of time just before the annexation of Korea by Japan.
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Christianity in Korea, 2005.
This paper discusses the history of Christianity within Korea and possible reasons for the vast number of those practicing Christian religions in the country, despite constant efforts by government authority to dissuade the population.
3,730 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 71.95
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This paper explains that, in the last several decades, the expansion of Christianity in Korea, particularly in South Korea, has grown to become the largest religion in the country. The author points out (1) that Catholicism was introduced in 1784 and nurtured with the influx of Protestant missionaries in 1884 and (2) that, from the early search for Christianity by Korean scholars through many invasions and persecutions, the Korean people have battled to retain their rights to religious freedom. The paper relates that, unlike other cultures whose creationist beliefs stemmed from polytheism, the Korean people's beliefs were already founded on monotheistic ideas in that, according to their Creation concepts, the creator was Hananium, who had a son, Hwan-ung, who fathered a human son, Tangun, who "created the nation of Korea";therefore, the Christian churches did not have to go against the Korean traditional teachings of creation but instead incorporated Christianity into their existing structures.
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"The Christians that fled, however, soon realized that the conditions in the south, while superior, was still complicated. Missionaries had begun to revisit the area, but there were countless sects of Protestants that had net been established previously. Additionally, with the Korean War near, and with the Communist conviction that Catholics were "American sympathizers", many Christians who could not escape were killed (Min, 321). However, with the aid provided by many Western countries in the years following the war, Christianity blossomed, and with the provisions of relief food and medical supplies by the missionaries, the Korean people against began to view Christianity in a positive light."
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South Korea, 2004.
A study of the country of South Korea and the effects of globalisation on this small nation.
1,809 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper begins with a brief description of the country of South Korea, including area size, population, culture, economy and neighbouring regions. The paper then continues with a discussion of the impact of globalisation on South Korea and the part South Korea plays in the global economy. The writer comments on the overall effects of South Korea's relationship with its northern adversary, North Korea and how this impacts on the globalisation of its economy.
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"South Korea is found on the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, sharing its only border with North Korea. Other neighbours are Japan, 200 kilometres across Korea Strait, as well as China and Russia only a few hundred kilometres to its north. South Korea?s total land area is 98,190 sq km and total population of 48,289,037. Its natural resources include coal, tungsten, graphite, molybdenum, lead, hydropower potential, and Korea makes $172.6 Billion from exports and spends $160.5 Billion on Imports."
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