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Preface and Acknowledgment Introduction 1. The Korean Ethos The Korean spirit of ppalli ppalli Historical circumstance and the Korean ethos The paradox of the Korean ethos 2. Ethnic Origins of Koreans The Early History of Korea The Three Kingdoms period The Goryeo dynasty The Joseon dynasty 3. Foreign Invasions and Korean Endurance Intrusions and invasions by hostile neighbors Threat from the West and Japanese colonization Japanese colonization and the independence movement Mobilization of Korean women for sexual slavery for Japanese soldiers
4. A Long Road Toward Democracy Emotional burden of the memories on post-WWII atrocities and the Korean War The post-war power vacuum The general election and the birth of the Republic of Korea The Korean War The struggle for democracy
5. Marriage, Family and Kinship Wild geese fathers, penguin fathers, and eagle fathers Kinship Marriage Family Kin group organization and kinship system
6. Urbanization and a Balanced National Development Plan Villages as the center of social life in rural Korea Transformation of rural villages The changing paradigm of rural villages and their future prospects
7. Religions and Beliefs of Koreans Inclusiveness and syncretism Korean native beliefs Foreign-born religions and new religions in Korea 8. The Yangban Legacy and Education for Upward Mobility A historical survey of Korean social class Education for upward mobility Obsession with education in contemporary Korea New challenges for Korean education
9. Korea’s Economic Miracle: From Foreign Aid Recipient to Donor Miraculous economic growth and rapid industrialization Economic maturity Becoming a donor of foreign aid
10. Cultural Paradox The myth of ethnic nationalism and the emergence of multiculturalism Korean characteristic of inwardness versus outward-oriented activities Environmental conservation and restoration Persistent Confucianism and a female president Postscript References Cited List of Abbreviations Index
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