| Brief Description: | New edition of A Handbook of Korea is published by the Korean Overseas Culture and Information Service in Seoul, South Korea.
This book is divided into 10 chapters: "Korea and Its people", "History", "Constitution and Government", "External Affairs", "Inter-Korean Relations", "Economy", "Social Affairs", "Religions and Customs", "Culture and the Arts", "Sports and Tourism". This edition also includes the latest developments in such fast-growing fields as the environment, information technology, and the culture industry, all of which will emerge as key industries in the next millennium. It includes lots of colorful photos and maps with data.
Many foreign students, businessmen and tourists have found earlier editions to be useful guides to the Republic of Korea. And this new edition will continue to be a valuable reference on Korea's history, politics, economics and cultural affairs. readers will know the beauty of Korea's heritage and can have the chance to see South Korea's relation with North Korea, too. Written by Korean Overseas Culture and Information Service. |
