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Korean History: A Comparison of Accounts, 2008.
This paper evaluates competing written accounts of the status of women in a specific period of Korean history.
2,209 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 47.95
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The paper looks at the perspective of four different authors on the era dating from approximately 892 until around 1592 on the Korean Peninsula, in order to highlight how biased historical explanation actually is. The paper examines a text published by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO in Seoul, Roger Tennant's book "A History of Korea," Martina Deuchler's "The Confucian Transformation of Korea: A Study of Society and Ideology" and Han Hee-sook's journal article "Women's Life during the Choson Dynasty". The paper concludes that Martina Deuchler's book offers the richest analysis and most persuasive historical account of the changing status of Korean women.
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Introduction
Broadly Comparing Historical Accounts
Complex Accounts of Korean women: Deuchler and Han
Chinyeong
Kyongguk Taejon
Conclusion
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"However this project demands a much closer focus in order to be effective as an exercise in historical comparison. Therefore, we will look specifically at the issue of how and why the status of women changed in Korea from Silla times through to early Choson. This examination will not be a simple narrative of the social shifts that impacted the lives of Korean women during this time period. Rather, we will identify different explanations of why that change occurred, and consider different statements about which changes were the most important. It will become clear that various authors bring their own ideological agenda to the telling of history, and that the act of omission constitutes a major tool in shaping the events of the past."
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Korean History: The Climate and Culture of Foreign Business, 2002.
The rich history of Korea and how it is relevant to the country's modern business climate.
4,458 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 80.95
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This paper examines Korean culture through its earliest history to its present state through modern demographics, religion, education, housing, leisure activities, climate, politics, language, currency and the recent developments associated with the division between North and South Korea. Both the very serious and the socially intriguing are discussed in a brief overview of the cultural climate of South Korea.
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"Korean history is rich in culture and fable, a history as independently rich as any nation. The foundations of culture and government are traced through a series of dynasties, monarchical families. Each dynasty is associated with a time of change. The focus of each individual dynasty might run the gambit of all cultural and political development, some dynasties were known for their great contributions to literature, art and science while others were associated with more political focuses. The stories and the rich imagery of Korean Cultural History are often rejected by rationalists and often discredited as fable yet the need for understanding is evident regardless of the impetus. Korean Cultural history is ancient and rich and just as any ancient history the difficulty of proof or disproof through archeology or any other means is present. Yet, regardless of the secular identity or focus of today?s world economy the validity of culture requires not only knowledge but also respect of a strong cultural character."
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The Korean War Verses Other Wars in American History, 2000.
Compares the Korean War, which was fought for ideological reasons, to other wars in American history.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, £ 48.95
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"The Korean War is a war that many people will never forget. All wars in American history fought before the Korean War was based on either national survival or the gain of territory. A strong conflict was created between the Soviet Union and the United States. The conflict was so strong that wars were fought in the midst of this cold war. The Korean War was the first American war that was not fought for national survival, for territory, for manifest destiny or for hegemony. ?Korea was the first ideological war.?"
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The Korean War and the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, 2005.
This paper discusses the forgotten war, the Korean War, and describes the Korean War Veterans' Memorial.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper explains that, although statistically the Korean War took more lives than the Vietnam War, the Korean War has been branded as America's "Forgotten War" because it was over-shined by two "greater" wars, the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which dragged on for more than a decade. The author points out that the Korean War is important because it (1) started the end of the communist expansion in the world, (2) laid the ground for the entry of democracy in the states in Eastern Europe and Russia and (3) began the American foreign policy of military intervention to gain or maintain security, freedom and democracy in the world resulting in a number of military conflicts which continues today. The paper describes in detail the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial directly across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was dedicated in 1995 by Bill Clinton and Kim Young Sam, then presidents of the U.S. and South Korea.
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"The symbolisms in the memorial are brilliant pictures of a war that will never be forgotten. For as long as the memorial continues to exist, the memories of a war, which advanced freedom at the cost of the lives of millions of people, will eternally be thought of and etched in the minds of guests. Moreover, this memorial also serves as a reminder that freedom, though sweet and liberating, must never be taken for granted and must certainly be forever guarded, secured and remain dear in our hearts. It must also be remembered that there are still countries in the world that do not enjoy the rights given by a true democracy. The pursuit for the expansion of democracy must certainly not be abandoned. Still, millions of people are yearning for a free, equal state where social, economic and political justice stands and endures."
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Korean Shamanism and Korean Jongmyo Jerye, 2006.
An overview of Korean shamanistic rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jeryo.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents a comparison of Korean shamanism rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jerye. The paper explains that the main differences between the two have to do with the (1) spirits the ritual is addressing and (2) the actual purpose for performing the ritual.
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"Korean shamanistic rituals revolve around the central figure of the ritual, namely the shaman. A shaman, focal point of our discussion, can be defined as "a person who mediates the relation between the natural world and an animated supernatural world (spirits) for the purpose of gaining some control over or knowledge of natural events" . The presence of a person that connected the mortals and their world to supernatural spirits can be seen present in almost all ancient civilizations. Whether called a priest, a shaman or an oracle, the functions they performed were somewhat similar and were requested by the necessity of the primitive peoples to feel protected and in a relationship with the supernatural."
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Buddhist Painting of the Koryo Period, 2002.
An overview of the artists and the paintings of the Koryo Period of Korean history.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper is on Buddhist Painting of the Koryo Period. The Buddhist painting of the Koryo period in Korean history (918-1392) reveals much of the complex history ties between the Buddhist faith and the Korean people. The artists, and the works that they created, will be the focus of this paper.
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History of the Currency Crisis, 2008.
This paper discusses the history of the currency crisis focusing on Asia and Mexico.
2,011 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This document discusses currency crises and utilizes the Asian financial crisis of 1997 to 1998 and the Mexican peso crisis of 1994 as illustrative examples. In both of these examples, the writer notes that the currency crises were precipitated by sudden capital flights out of the markets in question which exacerbated the devaluation of the currencies. In essence, the writer maintains that currency crises occur because investors, internal or external, leave a market suddenly and with little prior indication. The writer concludes that regardless of how valid the investor assumption of impending currency devaluation is the fact of their sudden flight from the market always leads to the devaluation they were predicting.
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Currency Crises in Asia and Mexico
Overview
Asian Financial Crisis
South Korean Crisis
Central Bank & OMO
Exchange Rate Behavior
Conclusion
Mexican Currency Crisis
Overview
Build up to Crisis
The Trigger
Conclusion
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"Thus, because of the currency speculators, who are typically foreign institutional investors, introduce a degree of risk simply through the size of their investment in a single currency that would not otherwise be there if the speculation was limited to smaller investors. While there are a whole slew of factors that must accompany a genuine currency crisis, in general, a crisis develops as these large institutional speculators perceive a decline in value of the currency and dump their investments en masse. The ensuing devaluation of the currency in question is unsustainable and the event often exposes other fundamental economic weaknesses that were disguised previous to the onset of the currency crisis, such as credit over extension in the market and a lack of foreign capital reserves."
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Women in Koryo and Choson, 2002.
A look at the role of women during the Koryo and Choson eras of Korean history.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper will discuss the status and position of women in Koryo and Choson, which are integral parts of ancient Korean history and civilization. An attempt will be made to trace the status of women throughout these two eras, and to highlight their restrained home-based condition within a primarily patriarchal societal structure.
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.US Involvement in the Korean War, 2001.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, £ 35.95
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.
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"The most apparent theory behind the United States? involvement in the Korean War must be the balance of power theory. Russia was obviously the most threatening side in the Korean War, therefore the states aligned against the Soviet Union. The United States was resolved to contain Russian influence, and prevent threats to world peace and the independence and stability of other nations by resorting to collective security arrangements and acting through the United Nations."
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Korean Reunification, 2007.
This paper explores the Korean Conflict and the possible outcomes of a reunification.
1,131 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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The paper relates that the Korean War or Conflict is considered nowadays as the longest war fought in modern history. The paper explains that this event in history got its "title" because, from the 1950s up to the present times, Korea has been divided into North and South Korea and the war never officially ended because no truce was ever signed. In considering the possible or probable reunification of Korea, the paper looks at what occurred during the German reunification. The paper predicts that the burden on the economy would be massive and several social conflicts would arise as a result.
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"Eventually there was still no firm reunification agreement considering there were still several issues that hamper the peace and reunification process. "The two leaders did not come to any agreement on two other major issues: the presence of nearly 40,000 U.S. troops in South Korea and North Korea's long-range and nuclear missile programs. (CNN News, 2000)" Despite all the hypes and contacts between the two Koreas and its leaders, the issues remained unresolved and the plan is still a long way off."
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Effects of Korean Culture on Business, 2002.
This paper probes into the Korean culture and the effects its characteristics have on Korean business.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 36.95
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. In order to be a success in the global economy while carrying out business either in Korea or with Korea, one must have a fair idea of what is Korean culture about, its make up and what significance the people of Korea place on its cultural heritage. Our paper will be based on the information regarding Korean culture and its effects on the business. Our proposition will be backed by peer reviewed articles and expertise of the people in the related field.
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Attachment of Korean Americans to their Homeland, 2002.
An examination of the reasons why many Korean Americans maintain a strong attachement to Korea and the Korean way of life.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, £ 38.95
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Examines reasons why many Korean Americans maintain a strong attachment to Korea and the Korean way of life. Loyalty to homeland vs. assisimilation into U.S. society. Immigrants belief in the Ameican dream and its material benefits. Problems of learning English, communiction and discrimination. Small business ownership and impact on family life. Lack of deep roots in American society. Growth of Koreatowns.
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"Korean-Americans maintain a strong attachment to their homeland for a number of reasons, although all of them provide the same benefit--a cohesive Korean-American community in a society which has not yet fully accepted Koreans or Asians without discrimination.
Like other Asians in the United States, Koreans are seen as hard-working, industrious, thrifty individuals who live and work together. All of this is true, although it is often said as if it were a negative set of qualities. The hard-working part of that equation is important in establishing lives in the United States, but it is also a sign of the Korean way of life which has been maintained by Korean-Americans. One aspect of life which Korean-Americans do not miss is low-pay for very hard work at long hours. While the discipline and selflessness which comes from..."
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Korean Culture, 2002.
Discusse how the turbulence of modern Korean history manifested itself into Korean culture.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, £ 73.95
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This paper shows that Korean culture of the present day has been shaped by experiences of political and economic upheaval through much of the 20th century.
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The Korean Crisis, 2005.
A detailed analysis of the history and current status of the Korean nuclear standoff.
3,865 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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This paper covers the history behind the North Korean nuclear standoff, as well as the current stances and possible motivations of various actors in the region. The paper presents a detailed analysis of U.S., Japanese, Russian, South Korean, North Korean, and Chinese foreign policies on the Korean Peninsula and includes possible future developments.
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"The end of the Cold War had left North Korea with a serious security and economic dilemma. Without the security blanket and friendship prices afforded by the Soviet Union and China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea struggled to survive. Instead of introducing market reforms or seeking closer ties with the West, North Korea decided to enter a high stakes game of brinkmanship to achieve its economic and foreign policy goals. To draw the attention of the United States, the DPRK began developing a nuclear weapons program which has plunged the region into crisis. Currently the U.S. and East Asian powers have scrambled to find diplomatic solutions to the North Korean problem, but so far have achieved little in negotiations."
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