The Korean Diaspora in the World Economy

Based on the October 2002 conference in Seoul, this report describes South Korea's performance in the global economy, tracing the course of its development and its rise to prominence since the cease-fire. Economists from around the region discuss globalization and future opportunities, Chinese business networks, the impact of Korean immigration on the U.S., the status and role of ethnic Koreans in Japan and China, the investments of overseas Koreans, and related topics. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)