Routledge Korea in the New Asia - East Asian Integration

Explore the changing political and economic landscape of East Asia with Korea in the New Asia: East Asian Integration and the China Factor. Part of the Routledge Advances in Korean Studies series, this book examines how regional developments since the late 1970s have reshaped South Korea's standing in the region. This text analyzes the impact of China's rapid growth and its increasing integration with neighboring economies. It examines how more assertive political and diplomatic activity from China has altered the economic and political environment across East Asia. Readers will gain insights into how the 1997-98 financial crisis acted as a catalyst for increased regional cooperation. Understand the complexities of regional leadership and the obstacles facing deeper integration in the modern era. This work is essential for those studying the shifting dynamics of Asian economies and the influence of China on regional stability and cooperation.