Hu Young-sup; Chaeryun: 347 pp., 15,000 won
Taiwan might be one of the countries that have a similar historical background with the Korean Peninsula. Both experienced Japanese colonial rule and are subject to two different political regimes. Also, they witnessed democracy and succeeded in economic development, emerging as one of Four Asian Tigers.
More recently, Taiwan is suffering from ideological conflicts between conservatives and progressives, like South Korea. It still faces military confrontation and tensions with the mainland China.
This book gives insights to readers about the country’s past, present and future with rare photographs showing its history. Before releasing the book, the author had an opportunity to look around the country in February.
The author introduces both achievements and problems along with challenges Taiwan now faces. Particularly, it deals with the new era of “Chi-wan” (China and Taiwan) as they increase economic cooperation and exchange despite cross-Strait political tensions.
_ Chung Ah-young