Bücher der Reihe Routledge Advances in Korean Studies

Presents a radical, Marxist critique of state development theory. This book explains the exploitative functions of the state, looking at the emergence of the particular form of capitalist state in the context of the formation and reproduction of capital relations in Korea.

The Contributors to this book explore the current situation of North Korea in various aspects and provide policy suggestions for North Korea to become part of the international community and achieve sustainable development.

The condensed social change and complex social order governing South Koreans' life cannot be satisfactorily delineated by relying on West-derived social theories or culturalist arguments. This book provides an account of South Korean society and its contemporary transformation.

Examines how the dynamics of inter-party and intra-party coalition-building have affected governability in post-authoritarian South Korea.

Examines the experiences of the globalizing Korean automobile industry, with particular focus on the Hyundai Motor Company, one of the prominent Korean multinational corporation. This book provides an overview of the nature of the global automobile industry, before considering the globalization processes that the Korean industry has undertaken.

A unique explanation of the development of Korean social policy using the concepts of 'policy idea', 'policy network' and 'policy-linkages' to examine the causes, patterns and consequences of state interventions in the economy and social affairs.

Focuses on South Korea's transformation during the early years of the new millennium. This book discusses the key features of various transformations within the country.

Includes debates regarding the relationship between organized labour and neoliberal globalization through a casestudy of the Korean labour movement.