ABSTRACT

A comparative look at North and South Korea's political and economic institutions and processes, and an examination of their evolution since 1945. Problems such as leadership succession, democratization, nuclear weapons, education and reunification are explored.

part I|145 pages

The Korean Political Heritage

chapter Chapter 1|9 pages

A Historical Overview

chapter Chapter 2|79 pages

Political Culture and Traditions

chapter Chapter 3|53 pages

Nativistic Resilience, Nationalism and Beyond

part II|70 pages

Contemporary Political Settings

chapter Chapter 4|15 pages

Politics of Partition

chapter Chapter 5|52 pages

Ideology and the Korean Experiments

part III|170 pages

The North Korean Political System: A Totalitarian Political Order

chapter Chapter 6|46 pages

The North Korean Political Framework

chapter Chapter 7|60 pages

Formal Political Structures and their Evolution

chapter Chapter 8|34 pages

The Ruling Elites and their Political Vicissitudes

chapter Chapter 9|28 pages

Kim Il Sung'S Rise and Retention of Power

part IV|174 pages

The South Korean Political System: A Democratizing Political Order

chapter Chapter 10|74 pages

The South Korean Political Framework

chapter Chapter 11|51 pages

Formal Governmental Structures and Political Process

chapter Chapter 12|29 pages

The Ruling Elites and their Modal Characteristics

chapter Chapter 13|16 pages

Legitimacy Crisis: From Rhee to Roh

part V|109 pages

North and South Korean Economic Orientation: Mobilization Versus Motivation

chapter Chapter 14|17 pages

Resource Endowments and Natural Condition

chapter Chapter 15|28 pages

Economic Systems, Policies and Strategies

chapter Chapter 16|61 pages

Performance in Comparison

part VI|187 pages

Critical Issues and Problems