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Ramabadran SudarshanGeneral Park Chung Hee came to power through a coup in 1960s. His writings and readings, especially of German history and the Japanese model led the way for the Korean manufacturing model, I would say. Even though he came in for some criticism from the US, World Bank, he did not budge. He sowed seeds for Korean manufacturing to flourish and a state-led industrial policy.
Ramabadran SudarshanInteresting that Prof. Jennifer mentioned how S. Korea transformed from being a receipient to donor. I do not think S. Korea has ever donated to any country/institution/organisation with strings attached, and she can correct me if I am wrong. When I say strings attached obviously the quid pro quo aspect. And if I am right, this is a unique example as well to highlight how S. Korea is a donor without conditions. Especially with the current geo-political realities.
Ramabadran SudarshanProf. Jennifer mentioned about the possible diminshing role of the civil society. How does she see S. Korea's civil society playing an important role in the days to come especially in a multi-centric world?
Ramabadran SudarshanWould like Prof. Jennifer's thought on the importance of Busan Film Festival. Another medium for Korea to introduce its culture to the global audience?
Ramabadran SudarshanIf I am not mistaken S.Korea has also bid to host the World Expo 2030.
Ramabadran SudarshanIn what ways do inter-Korean relations play a role in determing election prospects for those contesting in S. Korea?
Ramabadran SudarshanKorea is also the foremost in Asia to have a full fledged public diplomacy act. And how they formulated one is also a great case study. As some may know public diplomacy is a form of global communication. Public diplomacy is how a country communicates to foreign audiences(government to the public or even public to public nowadays) through the prism of values, culture, policies. K-pop, wave etc are all integral to this.
Ramabadran SudarshanA great presentation by Prof. Jennifer. Korea is also one of the most wired countries in the world. Internet access has reached the entire population(almost). It is also one of those countries that has an advanced information and communication technology infrastructure. It has also done well on the e-governance aspect. It is consistently ranked well per the UN E-Government Development Index. Possibly this component can be incorporated when designing curriculums for students as well.
Ramabadran SudarshanI have read Seoul had been capital of Korea sometime ago. Can Prof. Jung illustrate how it sort of moulded itself throw the different monarchies as well as withstood colonialism?
Ramabadran SudarshanWhen Korea was stifled under Japanese occupation, one of India's foremost thinkers Rabindranath Tagore, called it "Lamp of the East". Reference was that may Korea be lighted once again for the illumination of the east. In 1929 if I am not mistaken.
His exact words were, "In the golden age of Asia, Korea was one of its lamp bearers, And that lamp is waiting to be lit once again, For the illumination of the East."
Ramabadran SudarshanWas good to learn about ancient Korean dynasties. May not be directly of concern but since its Korea, India is one of those countries where South Korea does not have any geopolitical rivalries as reflected in their official, New Southern policy. In India, the Karak dynasty is famous for its ties with India. The South Korean government accords importance to it. Here is an article I wrote sometime ago on princess suriratna's (also known as Heo Hwang-ok) significance to India: https://www.dailyo.in/politics/kim-jung-sook-south-korea-suriratna-narendra-modi-ayodhya-27692. I was also amazed to see a lot of youngsters in Korea(through videos) tracing ties to India through this particular dynasty.
Ramabadran SudarshanInteresting reading about Sun Yat Sen's sojourn. Based on some of my readings on him previously, his Revive China society's flag has some strong resemblances to the present day's Taiwanese national flag. In fact, I fondly remember visiting Taiwan, where his memorial hall is located(attracts a lot of tourists). The hall premises witnesses a wide range of historical details around Sun's life. Here is where I learnt his three principles of nationalism, people and principles as foundations for reinventing China after the fall of the Qing empire.
Ramabadran SudarshanReading the nanjing treaty: Want to know if China has sought any reparation from Britain considering its Chinese empire where some of them were insolvent, were made to pay.
This comes in the backdrop of today's China sending delegations to the west to bring back aspects of civilisational history from that period.
Ramabadran SudarshanIn the first video Clay referred how French armies joined the Manchu army to defeat the Taiping rebellion? Can he spell out how did the then French army enter the scene? Yes, an illustration was shown as to how the French and the British are vying for the Chinese but a bit more specific will be helpful
Ramabadran SudarshanI am intrigued to understand how exactly did Japan westernize/industrialize by turning inward??!! in her own right. The visualizing culture exhibit essay does throw light on how it escaped colonisation. Is there a primer on what were the policy orientations that enabled its industrialization. I guess my question is in alignment with Molly's question.
