Transnationalism and Migration in Global Korea: History, Politics, and Sociology, 1910 to the Present

This book explores how transnationalism has been part of modern Korea's national experience since its annexation into Japan in 1910, covering topics such as colonial relations, Cold War politics, and transnational Korean communities. It is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and postgraduates.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Contrary to the perception of Korea as a largely self-contained nation until its economy became global during the 1990s, this book demonstrates that transnationalism has been an integral part of modern Korea's national experience throughout its existence. The volume portrays Korea's frequent transnational entanglements with other nations in East Asia and the West, from its annexation into the Empire of Japan in 1910 to the present day. It explores how modern Korea navigated its complex colonial relations with imperial Japan and its political and economic ties with the West in the face of the challenges of the globalized world. Early chapters cover the origins of Korea's democratic republicanism among Korean immigrants in the United States, the Royal-Dutch oil industry in Korea, and prisons in the Japanese empire. From the latter half of the twentieth century to the present, the book delves into Cold War politics between Korea and Europe, transnational Korean communities in China, Japan, the Russian Far East, and the West, and ethnic Korean returnees from the Russian Far East. With contributions from leading international scholars, this collection's focus on modern Korean history, economy, gender studies, and migration is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and postgraduates.

Weight: 734g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032111650