This course examines the connection between Globalization and South Korea after World War II. It is also interested in accounting for the changes of political, economic, social and cultural aspects of South Korea in the last few decades and the transformation of the attitudes towards Globalization in South Korean society. This course will cover a variety of topics ranging from i) brief overview of the historical development of South Korea since WWII; ii) driving forces and features of the economic developments, iii) their foreign policy concerns, iv) the characteristics of the traditional cultural identities, v) the recent Korean-wave phenomenon; vi) opportunities and challenges brought by Globalization to Korean society.