The Unspoken Secrets of Four East Asian Countries

The sun and moon follow their courses across the sky, rivers flow over the earth, and the heavens move according to their constant cycles. Look to the east, where the sun rises: in the eastern part of Asia, geography has bound Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and Mongolia together with China. We all belong to East Asia. From myth to reality, sixty years have passed in the blink of an eye since the end of World War II, and the world has undergone tremendous change. East Asia has been transformed beyond recognition. These changes have brought each country unprecedented opportunities, as well as new challenges. The opportunities lie in the vast potential for cooperation among East Asian nations; the challenges lie in the new tests that constantly shifting circumstances pose to their governments. Can East Asia's leaders and people of insight move with the times, redefine their countries' roles in the region, and adopt strategies and policies that promote peace, cooperation, and development? By introducing each country's national conditions, customs, and character, examining the personalities and governing philosophies of its leaders, and tracing the causes and consequences of major historical events, this book clears away layers of obscurity, uncovers hidden details, and unravels mysteries to explore the deeper truths and answers with you.