NTC's Dictionary of Korea's Business and Cultural Code Words4 reviews Boye Lafayette De Mente McGraw-Hill Professional, 2004 Wonderful introduction to Korean culture + Worth reading I checked this book out from the library and thought it was so good I had to buy it, as I have with De Mente's other three "code words" and "... have a word for it" books. This book has 231 entries, each one a (usually) one or two page essay on a cultural topic or keyword or idiom covering some ...             The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want, Where Their Future Lies38 reviews Michael Breen St. Martin's Griffin, 2004 Telling it like it is + Great Book, Horrible Name + Korea - Still a Hermit Kingdom In a few brief words: Mr. Breen "gets it." I bought three books about Korean culture before I came to live here. This was the last of the three, because, frankly, I was a little put off by the pompous title. But right from the start I could see that he knew his stuff. And now, it's easily my ...             The Dawn of Modern Korea Andrei Lankov EunHaeng NaMu, 2007 A General Upheaval in the Land of the Morning Calm - The most intriguing tidbits about modern Korea When in 1897 the first modern Korean bank issued its first loan, the loan had to be secured against the only property the borrower had in his disposal, his donkey. The loan was repaid at time, but for few days bank managers had to take care of the animal. In the 1930s the Western ...             The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why53 reviews Richard Nisbett Free Press, 2004 The box I always used to wonder why "Out-of-the-box" was such a powerful phrase in the west, while as an idiomatic expression it had little sway over me. This books goes on the explain the western inclination to codify, compartmentalize, devise rules & laws & a general love of "orderliness". In other ...             Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles9 reviews Simon Winchester Harper Perennial, 2005 A good read, a page turner, an easy, enjoyable book + Simon Winchester always pleases! I was compelled to write in praise of Winchester's Korea after seeing the other poor reviews. I am enjoying this book thoroughly and am not offended by Winchester's wit or maleness. There is plenty of other perspective and imagery throughout his walk that you may dwell upon if you're looking for a ...             How Koreans Talk: A Collection of Expressions1 review, 2002 valuable for any foreigner living in Korea If you need a going-away present for a foreigner travelling to Korea, or if you need a gift to send to a friend who is already staying in Korea, look no further. Thsi book gives every expression in Korean type, Romanized Korean, and English translation. As a result, it can be read by any ...             The Aquariums of Pyongyang: Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag51 reviews Chol-hwan Kang, Pierre Rigoulot Basic Books, 2005 Difficult to Imagine + Great Read + A heartwrenching story of survival + "In a Concentration Camp at the Age of Nine." + Frightening tale of the closed state of North Korea             Diamond Dilemma: Shaping Korea for the 21st Century1 review Tariq Hussain Lulu.com, 2007 Remarkable insight into the Korean Business culture, climate, and future trends. This is the book to read if you are interested in doing business or working in Korea. It provides insightful observations and analysis of the many unique features of doing business in Korea. Even native Korean businessmen (this was a best seller in Korea) have a lot to learn from this very ...             The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why53 reviews Richard Nisbett Free Press, 2004 The box I always used to wonder why "Out-of-the-box" was such a powerful phrase in the west, while as an idiomatic expression it had little sway over me. This books goes on the explain the western inclination to codify, compartmentalize, devise rules & laws & a general love of "orderliness". In other ...             The Aquariums of Pyongyang: Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag51 reviews Chol-hwan Kang, Pierre Rigoulot Basic Books, 2005 Difficult to Imagine + Great Read + A heartwrenching story of survival + "In a Concentration Camp at the Age of Nine." + Frightening tale of the closed state of North Korea             The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want, Where Their Future Lies38 reviews Michael Breen St. Martin's Griffin, 2004 Telling it like it is + Great Book, Horrible Name + Korea - Still a Hermit Kingdom In a few brief words: Mr. Breen "gets it." I bought three books about Korean culture before I came to live here. This was the last of the three, because, frankly, I was a little put off by the pompous title. But right from the start I could see that he knew his stuff. And now, it's easily my ...             Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles9 reviews Simon Winchester Harper Perennial, 2005 A good read, a page turner, an easy, enjoyable book + Simon Winchester always pleases! I was compelled to write in praise of Winchester's Korea after seeing the other poor reviews. I am enjoying this book thoroughly and am not offended by Winchester's wit or maleness. There is plenty of other perspective and imagery throughout his walk that you may dwell upon if you're looking for a ...             How Koreans Talk: A Collection of Expressions1 review, 2002 valuable for any foreigner living in Korea If you need a going-away present for a foreigner travelling to Korea, or if you need a gift to send to a friend who is already staying in Korea, look no further. Thsi book gives every expression in Korean type, Romanized Korean, and English translation. As a result, it can be read by any ...             Diamond Dilemma: Shaping Korea for the 21st Century1 review Tariq Hussain Lulu.com, 2007 Remarkable insight into the Korean Business culture, climate, and future trends. This is the book to read if you are interested in doing business or working in Korea. It provides insightful observations and analysis of the many unique features of doing business in Korea. Even native Korean businessmen (this was a best seller in Korea) have a lot to learn from this very ...             NTC's Dictionary of Korea's Business and Cultural Code Words4 reviews Boye Lafayette De Mente McGraw-Hill Professional, 2004 Wonderful introduction to Korean culture + Worth reading I checked this book out from the library and thought it was so good I had to buy it, as I have with De Mente's other three "code words" and "... have a word for it" books. This book has 231 entries, each one a (usually) one or two page essay on a cultural topic or keyword or idiom covering some ...             The Dawn of Modern Korea Andrei Lankov EunHaeng NaMu, 2007 A General Upheaval in the Land of the Morning Calm - The most intriguing tidbits about modern Korea When in 1897 the first modern Korean bank issued its first loan, the loan had to be secured against the only property the borrower had in his disposal, his donkey. The loan was repaid at time, but for few days bank managers had to take care of the animal. In the 1930s the Western ...