... a complicated task. Influences of international powers have shaped Korean economy in many ways. Japan and United States' influence has been extraordinary compared to others. Japanese colonialism unmistakably laid foundations for transformation to modern economy of Korea. Under Japanese rule, Korea changed from agricultural oriented society to a modern industrialized nation. The colonial government, although its intentions were geared for their gains, helped establish ... development takes place. I do not believe that President Park's intentions of authoritarian rule were only aimed at h...

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