The Dokdo Dispute Between South Korea and Japan

How Japan and South Korea Achieved Modern Economic Growth Japan started taking steps towards economic growth around 1868 with the Meiji Restoration; but they did not really begin to make leaps and bounds toward a market economy until after their independence in 1951 where they developed quickly through industrialization. Japan was “the first non-western country to join the ranks of the advanced nations, but it also has outperformed most of them” (Sato 1989). Carl Mosk has a great model for this…

which are commonly used business terms in America. Nonetheless, we don’t have much knowledge about international business terms. International business terms such as “wa”, “quanxi”, and “ inhwa”, which are essential management terms in Japan, China, and South Korea. In this paper I will be analyzing my findings on the words culture, management terms, business culture, “wa”, “quanxi”, “inhwa”, what would be similar terms to describe American management practices, and if these terms sufficiently capture…

Reunification between North and South Korea "In our hearts, I think we have already achieved reunification." Kim Bok Young, a clothing retailer in Seoul.1 As a new generation is born and raised that has forgotten the Korean War, the vast majority of Koreans want reunification of the Korean peninsula. The collective group called “Koreans” is a people that were dramatically…

The Dokdo Islets – also called the “Liancourt Rocks” – are at the center of a sorely disputed territorial issue between South Korea and Japan. It is an issue that has lasted for more than a century, and continues to the present day. The islets are located in the middle of the East Sea, and are believed to be rich in resources and harbor natural gas reserves. To the Koreans, the islets are known as “Dokdo”. However, to the Japanese, they are known as “Takeshima”. Thus, from the onset of the interpretation…

An Economic Comparison of Japan 日本国 And South Korea 대한민국 Introduction South Korea and Japan have had a close relationship from ancient history to the present day. Because of this reason, their economic growth and development have similarities and disparate differences. This paper will discuss some of the two countries’ major characteristics including geographic, social, and political characteristics and look at their histories and economies. Another reason that it is…

Dissimilarities between North Korea and South Korea “We risked our lives for a South Korean dream, but If a war breaks out, should I fight South Koreans or should I shoot at my relatives in the North?” asks Ri Kyong” The Republic of Korea was small a country which was located in the far eastern edge of Asia. It was separated when the Korea War started in 1950 and lasted until 1953. At that time it turned into two different countries, which are known today as North Korea and South Korea .Thereafter…

In Asia, South Korea and Japan always share same political culture, economic interests, international security environment and it seems that they should be each other’s closest allies. However, in reality, relations between the two countries are always troubled and contentious. In this paper, I would show some common factors between South Korea and Japan, and then explain what is holding Korea back from fostering closer relations with japan and why after seven decades the Korean establishment is…

sinking of a South Korean ship reached to a serious conflict between South Korean and North Korea. South Korean is accusing North Korean for firing the torpedo on purpose which resulted in 46 sailors deaths. According to Yonhap news, North Korean military official accused the South of intruding into North Korean waters in the Yellow Sea. North Korea sends a warning message to South Korea by firing torpedo to warn South Korea to not intrude in to their waters in Yellow Sea. North Korea doesn’t want…

A dispute over islands in the East China Sea has inflamed relations between Japan and China for the last two years - but they were tense even before. So I think in order to have a better understanding of why Sino-Japanese relation is that much tense all the time, we need to know the background that is history of two countries. I will start from the second Sino-Japanese War because it was the largest Asian War and the most devastating War for the Republic of China. The Nanking Massacre,…

On 25 June 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea with the intention of dominating South Korea and forcing its government and policies upon them. These circumstances imply that not only did South Korea had the grounds to defend itself, but other nations had the right assist them in the time of need. On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces assaulted the South Korean army, and quickly advanced towards the capital city of Seoul. The United States, stationed there in correspondence with the United Nations…