Description: South Korea has charged ahead to record one of the fastest economic growths in the world over the past few decades, turning it into a vibrant, modern, technological and democratic success story. This book shows the dramatic changes that took place in Korea during the late 19 and early 20 centuries, culminating in the dark period of Japan's colonial rule, and in particular, highlights the plight of Korean women used as sex slaves by the Japanese military. (Kevin N. Cawley)