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Южная Корея, как правило, ассоциируется у нас с суперсовременными технологиями и транснациональными корпорациями, красивыми автомобилями и устремленными ввысь небоскребами, симпатичными певцами и певицами K-POP групп. Кажется, что эти образы пришли из будущего. Однако у этой красивой "обложки" есть и другая сторона: корейские СМИ полны рассказов про внутренние кризисы, скандалы, постоянную конкурентную гонку, сами корейцы часто жалуются на жизнь и, если верить опросам, весьма несчастны. Какой ценой дается восхищающий мир успех? Олег Кирьянов — журналист-международник, политолог, историк-кореевед, кандидат исторических наук.

It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this audiobook, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why it was long known as the Hermit Kingdom, who the incredible haenyeo divers of Jeju Island are and how age was once calculated in three different ways.

"Tales and Trails: Unraveling Asia's Urban Myths" is a delightful voyage through Asia's strangeness. This excellent book explores China, Korea, and Japan's cultures. It vibrantly blends folklore, history, and the human spirit. See the terrifying Gumiho, brave Chollima, mysterious Jade Rabbit, and Forbidden City whispers. Climb Kuchisake-Onna's terrifying peak in the dark Aokigahara Forest. From Beijing's hectic streets to China's calm farms, Japan's intriguing forests to Korea's wild beaches, these stories take listeners to many places.

Северокорейский лидер Ким Чен Ын назвал ядерную программу Пхеньяна "драгоценным мечом", призванным защитить КНДР от агрессии. С телеэкранов мира не сходит пухлое лицо великого вождя Северной Кореи. Ким Чен Ын бесконечно улыбается и раздает указания своим подчиненным.

This audio study guide for Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes, such as the effects of propaganda, privacy, and discrimination. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.

La Corea del Nord è una dittatura militare con a capo uno dei leader più giovani al mondo, Kim Jong-un. Figlio di una figura storica del suo Paese, in pochi anni è riuscito a dominare la scena politica grazie anche ai metodi poco ortodossi della dittatura.

During the 1970s and early '80s, dozens - perhaps hundreds - of Japanese civilians were kidnapped by North Korean commandos and forced to live in 'Invitation Only Zones', high-security detention centres masked as exclusive areas on the outskirts of Pyongyang. The objective? To brainwash the abductees with the regime's ideology and train them to spy on the state's behalf.

Res Gestae Christiani: My Time as the President of the Cambridge University Korean Society 2002-2003by Christian Kim is a heart-warming real-life account of the struggle of Korean students at Cambridge University to empower themselves against all odds. At the helm of this endeavor is Christian Kim, who was the President of Cambridge University Korean Society from 2002 to 2003.