Indepth anaylsis of the origin (including cultural, political) of Korea and its first settlers.

Two phrases are commonly used by Westerners to express the essence of Korea as a nation: "Land of the Morning Calm" or "The Hermit Kingdom." The former is a semi-literal translation of Cho-Sun ("fresh morning"), the last Korean dynasty (1392-1910). When Koreans say the name 'Cho-Sun,' however, they do not conjure up an image of 'morning calm.' Although Cho-Sun may mean that in Chinese, the name simply reminds Koreans of the things past, …

…seat. I think the present boss Kim will be appraised no better than the others that preceded him when all beans are counted and the history passes its judgment. (In the year 2000, this prediction has proved to be correct. Now, Dae Jung Kim, a true opposition figure, is the president and his judgment is still unfolding. Unfortunately the consolidation of the new ruling elites is accelerating as political and business powers are inbreeding so tightly.)