#79 – Kyung Moon Hwang on the origins of Korean modernization

When did Korea modernize? For many, the answer lies in the colonial era. Professor Kyung Moon Hwang is critical of this view and offers an alternative. He argues that Korea's modernization is not just a result of Japanese influence, but that it already started in the 19th century during the Joseon dynasty. To learn more, we spoke to him about this process. For more information about the episode, visit our website: http://www.koreaandtheworld.org/kyung...