From Colony in 1910 to Global Top 10 Today? South Korea’s Remarkable Turnaround

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In 1910, Korea was reduced to a colony under Japanese rule. The country had no industrial base, had lost its sovereignty, and was exploited for its resources—leaving the entire nation in poverty. During the Japanese occupation, over 80% of Koreans were illiterate, and the country had virtually no industrial capacity. By the time Korea was … 더 읽기