Recycling Systems: Australia and South Korea
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A 3 page discussion of the variation which exists between these two countries in regard to the recycling systems they have in place. The author contends that this variation is attributable to the relative speed with which these countries have progressed to their contemporary industrial status. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPausRcy.rtf

Reporting on Concentration Camps in North Korea: A Twenty-First Century Human Rights Travesty
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An 18 page paper which is written as an address delivered to members of an international human rights’ organization, which discusses the existence of concentration camps (specifically addressing the camp in Yodok) in North Korea and the flagrant violations of individual rights that are taking place there. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGnkcamp.rtf

Should American Troops Be in South Korea:
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This 6 page paper discusses the present situation and history of U.S. and South Korean relations. Furthermore, this paper discusses whether of not U.S. Forces should be there and how we attempt to decide if U.S. involvement is right or wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSSKorea.rtf

Should North Korea Be Given Food Aid?
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This 5 page paper considers how many countries are providing foreign aid to North Korea. Some argue this is right for humanitarian reasons. Others believe this is wrong due to the failure of food to get to those who need it as it is routed to the military and government supporters. This 5 page paper agues both sides and concludes that aid should be given, but increased monitoring should take place.
Filename: TEkoreaid.rtf

South Korea and U.S. Foreign Policy
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A 5 page overview of U.S. foreign policy as it has been applied to South Korea since the end of the Korean War. The author clarifies that much of this policy was implemented in response not just to South Korean concerns but to North Korean and Soviet Union concerns. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPkorea6.rtf

South Korea: GNP After World War II
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10 pages in length. At the end of World War II, South Korea had the same Gross National Product (GNP) as many sub-Sahara African countries. Today, South Korea's GNP is more than thirty-eight times greater than even the most prosperous economy in sub-Sahara. How did this occur? Clearly, when one analyzes the history of such so-called newly industrializing countries such as South Korea, Singapore and Brazil, one will readily find that the political factors of institutions, ideology, culture, policies and political elites have significantly contributed to this economic success. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLC_GNP.wps

Tae Kwon Do, Discipline & Uses
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A 2 page, creative essay on the various applications of Tae Kwon Do in modern society. The writer reviews several uses of this Korean martial art and discusses some personal experience with its study. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Taekwan.wps

Taekwondo -- The Martial Art of the “Smashing-Kick Fist Way
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This 8 page report discusses the martial art of taekwondo. Modern taekwondo is an uniquely Korean martial art that came into being in only the past fifty years. It was most commonly known as “tangsudo” in the late 1940s and then “taesudo” (“smashing-kick fist way”) in the 1950s. In the 1960s, it was renamed “taekwondo” (“tae” = kick, “kwon” = fist, “do” = way) and then formally received the official endorsement of the South Korean government. It was a “demonstration sport” in the 1992 summer Olympics and was recognized as an official Olympic sport in time for its inclusion in the 2000 summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWtaekwo.wps

The Asian Crisis and the IMF
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7 pages. During the Asian Economic Crisis the Washington-based International Monetary Fund offered a huge sum to help South Korea reestablish their economic base. This paper will focus on the crisis, with the emphasis on Korea, and the International Monetary Fund. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAimfkr.rtf

The Economy of Third World: A View of South Korea
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This 13 page paper considers the nature of the debt crisis in the Third World and the role that large organizations played in determining the conditions of Third World nations. In particular, this paper assesses the views of the economy of Korea relative to the view of Third World debt. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHThirdK.wps

The Effect of Democracy on the Mind-Set of the Korean People
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This 20 page paper looks at the history of Korea and particularly at South Korea's history over several decades. How the people have fared through change and an emphasis on democracy is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA325SK.rtf