Contemporary South Korean Society: a Critical Perspective

In: Routledge Advances in Korean Studies

Abstract

The growing importance of the Korean economy in the global arena and the spread of the so-called 'Korean wave' in Asia mean there is an increasing desire to understand contemporary Korean Society. To this end, this book provides a critical and progressive analysis of the diverse issues that impact on and shape contemporary Korean society at both local and national levels. The contributors address issues and movements which include:The state and regime Human rights Gender Civil society and social movements Culture Religion Domestic and migrant labour WelfareThe chapters in this volume provide a.