south korea

Describes the history, geography, economy, culture, and relationship South Korea has with its neighbors.

Early one morning, twenty-six-year-old Yu-jin wakes up to a strange metallic smell, and a phone call from his brother asking if everything's all right at home; he missed a call from their mother in the middle of the night. Yu-jin soon discovers her murdered body, lying in a pool of blood at the bottom of the stairs of their stylish Seoul duplex. He can't remember much about the night before; having suffered from seizures for most of his life, Yu-jin often has trouble with his memory. All he has to go on is a faint impression of his mother calling his name. But was she calling for help? Or begging for her life?.

See how ancient and modern ways strike a balance in this centuries-old land. By preserving its ancient treasures, modern Korea offers a mix of old and new that is a wonder to behold.

Twenty-four essays present opposing arguments on aspects of relations between and with North Korea and South Korea, discussing whether North Korea poses a serious threat; policies toward both countries; democracy; and human rights.