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Throughline: How Korean culture went global

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Nov 9, 2022
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INSIGHT

Japanese Occupation's Effects

  • Japanese occupation from 1910-1945 brutally repressed Korean culture.
  • Wealthy Koreans had opportunities to integrate into Japanese society through education.
ANECDOTE

Park Chung-hee's Leadership

  • Park Chung-hee, a former Japanese lieutenant, led South Korea's development.
  • His rule was strict, enforcing curfews and restrictions on appearance.
ANECDOTE

Hyundai's Pony: A Symbol of Ambition

  • Hyundai's Pony, the first Korean car on the global market, was a success.
  • Despite its flaws, it symbolized Korea's ambition to become a major player.
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