Offspring of Empire: The Koch'ang Kims and the Colonial Origins of Korean Capitalism, 1876-1945 (Korean Studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies)
Offspring of Empire traces the Koch'ang Kims' story amid Japanese colonial rule, revealing how their ventures laid the groundwork for Korean capitalism from 1876 to 1945. This insightful study from the Henry M. Jackson School illuminates the colonial roots of Korea's economic evolution and family-driven enterprise.
About This Book
Offspring of Empire delves into the historical context of Korean capitalism's development under colonial influence. The book focuses on the Koch'ang Kims, illustrating how family enterprises contributed to economic transformation during the period from 1876 to 1945.
Through detailed analysis, it highlights the interplay between colonial policies and indigenous economic activities. The narrative underscores the lasting impact of these dynamics on Korea's socioeconomic landscape.
As part of the Korean Studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, the work provides a rigorous examination of empire's offspring in shaping capitalist origins.
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