Korea Through the Eyes of a Korean. Keys to Understanding the Land of Morning Freshness

Every nation has a specific character for a reason. The mentality of a nation is shaped by the events of its long history and the difficulties it has had to overcome. Koreans are known for their record hard work, high intelligence, passion for plastic surgery, and spicy food. The author of this book, journalist Hong Dae-sun, explores the reasons why Koreans have become what they are, delving into the distant past when the nation was just forming, trying to survive on a mountainous, unproductive land and maintain independence in the shadow of powerful China. You will learn about the peculiarities of Korean cuisine, military art, the main heroes of Korean history, the relationship between citizens and the state, and understand what is true and what is myth in the perceptions of Koreans, and at what cost this small country has achieved such success on the world stage.