{"product_id":"153229","title":"The Korean Dream ","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/tmgdisk01.cafe24.com\/images\/vs\/4172\/sv\/WQt5mXQyHzYWuskF76q9Ix.png?v=1764958421\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;font-size:30px;font-weight:bolder;line-height:1.6em\"\u003e The Korean Dream \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd 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style=\"line-height:1.2em;text-align:center;font-size:18px;color:black;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.yes24.com\/goods\/167247931\/XL\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%;{split_style6}padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e Description \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;word-break:break-all;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eBook Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Korean Dream.\u003cbr\u003e What Is It Really Like to Build a Life in Korea as a Foreigner?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In The Korean Dream, Evgenii and Oleg Smagin reveal how foreigners can not only adapt but truly thrive in Korean society.\u003cbr\u003e Blending personal stories with cultural insights, this book offers practical guidance on studying, working, and building meaningful relationships in the Land of Innovation.\u003cbr\u003e For anyone who dreams of turning fascination into real opportunity, The Korean Dream is both a roadmap and an inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The English book 『The Korean Dream』 presents the know-how to help foreigners adapt to Korean society and methods to achieve their goals, based on the experiences of Russian twin brothers Evgeny Smagin and Oleg Smagin during their study abroad in Korea, covering school life, employment, and social life. \u003cbr\u003eCombining personal stories and cultural insights, this book offers practical guidance for studying, working, and building meaningful relationships in the land of innovation.\u003cbr\u003e For all foreigners who dream of the Korean dream, who wish to transform vague longings into real opportunities, \"The Korean Dream\" will serve as a compass and a source of great inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eindex\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Prologue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003cbr\u003e Miracle on the Han River: Korea's Road to Prosperity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Why Korea\u003cbr\u003e Korea's Path to Success\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2.\u003cbr\u003e A Nation That Studies: Korea's Education Obsession\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From Origins to the Present\u003cbr\u003e Education Fever\u003cbr\u003e Structure and Dynamics of Higher Education\u003cbr\u003e The SKY Phenomenon\u003cbr\u003e University Life\u003cbr\u003e SPEC and Employment Preparation\u003cbr\u003e International Students and Integration\u003cbr\u003e Opportunities and Challenges\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3.\u003cbr\u003e Suit Up: Thriving in Korea's Office Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Employment After Higher Education\u003cbr\u003e I Got Into a Chaebol\u003cbr\u003e Structure of Korean Corporations\u003cbr\u003e Recruitment Process\u003cbr\u003e Corporate Culture\u003cbr\u003e Is Corporate Korea Collectivist?  \u003cbr\u003eForeigner in the Room\u003cbr\u003e Hierarchy and Principles of Interaction\u003cbr\u003e Team-Building Events\u003cbr\u003e Retirement in Korea: Social Realities\u003cbr\u003e Opportunities for Foreigners\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4.\u003cbr\u003e The Future, Fast-Tracked: Korea as an Innovation Powerhouse\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From Rags to Riches\u003cbr\u003e Korean Semiconductors Miracle\u003cbr\u003e Korean-Style Motorization\u003cbr\u003e Artificial Intelligence: A New Page in the Korean Miracle\u003cbr\u003e Healthcare and Insurance\u003cbr\u003e Beauty Innovations\u003cbr\u003e Korean Cosmetics: Technologies and Trends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003cbr\u003e Lights, Camera, Hangul: K-pop and the Culture Wave\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Korean Pop Culture Is All About\u003cbr\u003e The Origins of Korea's Modern Pop Culture\u003cbr\u003e The Movie Industry\u003cbr\u003e The Drama Industry\u003cbr\u003e K-pop\u003cbr\u003e How to Become a Star of Korean TV Shows\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6.\u003cbr\u003e Outsiders Inside: Foreigners Finding Their Place\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From Monoethnic Reality to Multiculturalism\u003cbr\u003e Difficulties of Integration and Marriages\u003cbr\u003e Bumpy Road Towards Inclusion\u003cbr\u003e So Why Korea!?\u003cbr\u003e Foreigners and .\u003cbr\u003e . .\u003cbr\u003e Coffee!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003cbr\u003e Cracks in the Dream: The Challenges Korea Faces\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korea on the Cusp\u003cbr\u003e Demographic Crisis\u003cbr\u003e Slowdown in Economic Growth\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003cbr\u003e Mountains, Markets, and Moments: Exploring the Country\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Where to Go\u003cbr\u003e Seoul\u003cbr\u003e Busan\u003cbr\u003e Jeju\u003cbr\u003e History: Gyeongju\u003cbr\u003e Food: Jeonju\u003cbr\u003e Nature: Seoraksan\u003cbr\u003e Beaches: Sokcho\u003cbr\u003e Futurism: Songdo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue.\u003cbr\u003e Chasing the Korean Dream\u003cbr\u003e More About the Authors: A Conversation with Evgenii and Oleg Smagin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003ePublisher's Review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e This book is a collection of essays that meticulously reconstructs the journey of two Russian twin brothers to realize their Korean dream. It deeply explores the dynamics of social integration and identity formation as seen in their journey from studying abroad to graduating from a prestigious university (graduate school) to getting a job at a large corporation.\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on their own experiences of successfully adapting to the institutions and practices of Korean society while overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers, the authors persuasively present the realistic challenges faced by foreigners seeking the Korean Dream and strategic responses. \u003cbr\u003eThis work is considered a valuable guide as an empirical narrative that contributes to the important discourse of modern society on attracting global talent and strengthening multicultural inclusiveness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWho Should Read This:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1.\u003cbr\u003e Foreign professionals seeking career opportunities and personal growth in Korea.\u003cbr\u003e 2.\u003cbr\u003e Students dreaming of building a life in Korea.\u003cbr\u003e 3.\u003cbr\u003e Travelers discovering Korea.\u003cbr\u003e 4.\u003cbr\u003e Anyone interested in the country, its success, and its global rise in popularity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI recommend this to these people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1.\u003cbr\u003e Foreigners seeking employment opportunities and personal growth in Korea.\u003cbr\u003e 2.\u003cbr\u003e A student who dreams of living in Korea.\u003cbr\u003e 3.\u003cbr\u003e Travelers exploring Korea.\u003cbr\u003e 4.\u003cbr\u003e Anyone interested in Korea, its success, and its rise in global popularity. \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e GOODS SPECIFICS \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDate of issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePage count, weight, size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228 pages | 150*210*20mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9791199148864\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1199148865 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"LIBRAIRIE COREENNE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43894484860970,"sku":"153229","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/2750\/5962\/files\/c3950799b555437bd4b145079d0a583e.jpg?v=1765434834","url":"https:\/\/librairie.coreenne.fr\/en\/products\/153229","provider":"LIBRAIRIE COREENNE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}