korea (south)

Explores the history of the decades long conflict between North and South Korea, focusing on the events of World War II that led to the conflict of the Korean War and beyond.

Contents: Chapter 1: Is North Korea a threat?; Chapter 2: What is the State of Democracy and Human Rights in North and South Korea?; Chapter 3: What should U.S. Foreign Policy be toward North and South Korea?; Chapter 4: What is the future of North and South Korea?.

Examines the political climate and military situation that led to the Korean War and discusses the key people and events involved in the conflict itself.

Contains twenty essays in which the authors debate issues related to North and South Korea, considering whether North Korea poses a serious threat, the state of democracy and human rights in North and South Korea, U.S. foreign policy toward the countries, and their futures.