The Korean Dream
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Book Introduction
The Korean Dream.
What Is It Really Like to Build a Life in Korea as a Foreigner?
In The Korean Dream, Evgenii and Oleg Smagin reveal how foreigners can not only adapt but truly thrive in Korean society.
Blending personal stories with cultural insights, this book offers practical guidance on studying, working, and building meaningful relationships in the Land of Innovation.
For anyone who dreams of turning fascination into real opportunity, The Korean Dream is both a roadmap and an inspiration.
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.
Combining personal stories and cultural insights, this book offers practical guidance for studying, working, and building meaningful relationships in the land of innovation.
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.
What Is It Really Like to Build a Life in Korea as a Foreigner?
In The Korean Dream, Evgenii and Oleg Smagin reveal how foreigners can not only adapt but truly thrive in Korean society.
Blending personal stories with cultural insights, this book offers practical guidance on studying, working, and building meaningful relationships in the Land of Innovation.
For anyone who dreams of turning fascination into real opportunity, The Korean Dream is both a roadmap and an inspiration.
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.
Combining personal stories and cultural insights, this book offers practical guidance for studying, working, and building meaningful relationships in the land of innovation.
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.
index
Prologue
Chapter 1.
Miracle on the Han River: Korea's Road to Prosperity
Why Korea
Korea's Path to Success
Chapter 2.
A Nation That Studies: Korea's Education Obsession
From Origins to the Present
Education Fever
Structure and Dynamics of Higher Education
The SKY Phenomenon
University Life
SPEC and Employment Preparation
International Students and Integration
Opportunities and Challenges
Chapter 3.
Suit Up: Thriving in Korea's Office Jungle
Employment After Higher Education
I Got Into a Chaebol
Structure of Korean Corporations
Recruitment Process
Corporate Culture
Is Corporate Korea Collectivist?
Foreigner in the Room
Hierarchy and Principles of Interaction
Team-Building Events
Retirement in Korea: Social Realities
Opportunities for Foreigners
Chapter 4.
The Future, Fast-Tracked: Korea as an Innovation Powerhouse
From Rags to Riches
Korean Semiconductors Miracle
Korean-Style Motorization
Artificial Intelligence: A New Page in the Korean Miracle
Healthcare and Insurance
Beauty Innovations
Korean Cosmetics: Technologies and Trends
Chapter 5.
Lights, Camera, Hangul: K-pop and the Culture Wave
What Korean Pop Culture Is All About
The Origins of Korea's Modern Pop Culture
The Movie Industry
The Drama Industry
K-pop
How to Become a Star of Korean TV Shows
Chapter 6.
Outsiders Inside: Foreigners Finding Their Place
From Monoethnic Reality to Multiculturalism
Difficulties of Integration and Marriages
Bumpy Road Towards Inclusion
So Why Korea!?
Foreigners and .
. .
Coffee!
Chapter 7.
Cracks in the Dream: The Challenges Korea Faces
Korea on the Cusp
Demographic Crisis
Slowdown in Economic Growth
Chapter 8.
Mountains, Markets, and Moments: Exploring the Country
Where to Go
Seoul
Busan
Jeju
History: Gyeongju
Food: Jeonju
Nature: Seoraksan
Beaches: Sokcho
Futurism: Songdo
Epilogue.
Chasing the Korean Dream
More About the Authors: A Conversation with Evgenii and Oleg Smagin
Chapter 1.
Miracle on the Han River: Korea's Road to Prosperity
Why Korea
Korea's Path to Success
Chapter 2.
A Nation That Studies: Korea's Education Obsession
From Origins to the Present
Education Fever
Structure and Dynamics of Higher Education
The SKY Phenomenon
University Life
SPEC and Employment Preparation
International Students and Integration
Opportunities and Challenges
Chapter 3.
Suit Up: Thriving in Korea's Office Jungle
Employment After Higher Education
I Got Into a Chaebol
Structure of Korean Corporations
Recruitment Process
Corporate Culture
Is Corporate Korea Collectivist?
Foreigner in the Room
Hierarchy and Principles of Interaction
Team-Building Events
Retirement in Korea: Social Realities
Opportunities for Foreigners
Chapter 4.
The Future, Fast-Tracked: Korea as an Innovation Powerhouse
From Rags to Riches
Korean Semiconductors Miracle
Korean-Style Motorization
Artificial Intelligence: A New Page in the Korean Miracle
Healthcare and Insurance
Beauty Innovations
Korean Cosmetics: Technologies and Trends
Chapter 5.
Lights, Camera, Hangul: K-pop and the Culture Wave
What Korean Pop Culture Is All About
The Origins of Korea's Modern Pop Culture
The Movie Industry
The Drama Industry
K-pop
How to Become a Star of Korean TV Shows
Chapter 6.
Outsiders Inside: Foreigners Finding Their Place
From Monoethnic Reality to Multiculturalism
Difficulties of Integration and Marriages
Bumpy Road Towards Inclusion
So Why Korea!?
Foreigners and .
. .
Coffee!
Chapter 7.
Cracks in the Dream: The Challenges Korea Faces
Korea on the Cusp
Demographic Crisis
Slowdown in Economic Growth
Chapter 8.
Mountains, Markets, and Moments: Exploring the Country
Where to Go
Seoul
Busan
Jeju
History: Gyeongju
Food: Jeonju
Nature: Seoraksan
Beaches: Sokcho
Futurism: Songdo
Epilogue.
Chasing the Korean Dream
More About the Authors: A Conversation with Evgenii and Oleg Smagin
Publisher's Review
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.
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.
This 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.
Who Should Read This:
1.
Foreign professionals seeking career opportunities and personal growth in Korea.
2.
Students dreaming of building a life in Korea.
3.
Travelers discovering Korea.
4.
Anyone interested in the country, its success, and its global rise in popularity.
I recommend this to these people.
1.
Foreigners seeking employment opportunities and personal growth in Korea.
2.
A student who dreams of living in Korea.
3.
Travelers exploring Korea.
4.
Anyone interested in Korea, its success, and its rise in global popularity.
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.
This 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.
Who Should Read This:
1.
Foreign professionals seeking career opportunities and personal growth in Korea.
2.
Students dreaming of building a life in Korea.
3.
Travelers discovering Korea.
4.
Anyone interested in the country, its success, and its global rise in popularity.
I recommend this to these people.
1.
Foreigners seeking employment opportunities and personal growth in Korea.
2.
A student who dreams of living in Korea.
3.
Travelers exploring Korea.
4.
Anyone interested in Korea, its success, and its rise in global popularity.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 19, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 228 pages | 150*210*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791199148864
- ISBN10: 1199148865
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