SOUTH KOREA: The Price of Efficiency and Success - Couverture souple

Gonzalez, John; Lee, Young

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1737651327 ISBN 13 : 9781737651321

Editeur : John M Gonzalez, 2024

Synopsis

Beyond the world of K-pop, K-drama, and K-beauty lies a nation whose remarkable rise has fascinated the world. In the fully revised Second Edition of SOUTH KOREA: The Price of Efficiency and Success, John Gonzalez and Young Lee take readers beneath the surface of one of Asia’s most dynamic societies.

Drawing on years of firsthand experience, extensive research, and insightful observation, the authors explore the cultural values, social norms, and economic forces that transformed South Korea from the devastation of war into a global powerhouse. Along the way, they reveal the hidden tensions behind the country’s success: the intense educational pressures, relentless pursuit of efficiency, social expectations, and the personal sacrifices that have accompanied extraordinary national achievement.

Whether you are a fan of Korean culture, planning to study, teach, do business in Korea, or preparing for your next visit, this book offers a deeper understanding of the people, values, and contradictions that shape modern South Korea.

More than a study of economic success, this revised Second Edition also examines the unintended consequences of rapid development, including social inequality, demographic challenges, workplace pressures, and public safety concerns. Essential reading for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, and anyone seeking to travel, teach, or do business effectively in South Korea, this book offers insights that go far beyond standard market analysis.

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À propos des auteurs

John Gonzalez was born in a small town of 12,000 people in the highlands of Mexico. At age 13, his family immigrated to the U.S., hoping he would forge a solid future for himself. Gonzalez always remembered why his parents decided to leave their home country and the sacrifices they made while uprooting the family. He learned English and French and earned several degrees, including a doctorate in educational leadership from UCLA. After receiving his doctorate, Gonzalez was appointed American Council on Education Fellow. He has worked in academic positions from middle to graduate school in the U.S. He lived in South Korea for five years, where he worked at an American school as a Spanish and English teacher and academic counselor. After completing his assignment, he was offered the position of school principal. While living in Korea, he immersed himself in the culture. He chose to write SOUTH KOREA: The Price of Efficiency and Success to express his gratitude to the Korean people. Gonzalez enjoys traveling, spiritual retreats, and meeting people from all walks of life. In his spare time, he volunteers to teach yoga and meditation in the community.

Young Lee was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. At age 20, he immigrated to the U.S., where he attended college and received a baccalaureate and a master's degree in applied mathematics. Most of his professional experience is in financial analysis in U.S. companies. Twenty-five years after leaving his native Korea, Lee returned and taught as a visiting professor at a university for three years. During this visit, he experienced an unexpected culture shock related to the question: How could South Koreans achieve such remarkable financial success so quickly? This question inspired him to write this book using the analytical and problem-solving skills he learned from his educational and professional experience. Lee enjoys camping in the mountains, meditating in his home in California, and traveling the world to learn about different cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John M Gonzalez
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1737651327
• ISBN 13: 9781737651321
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 274
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