Gi-Wook Shin: How South Korea Deals with Brain Drain

Endgame with Gita Wirjawan · Apr 7, 2023 · 1h 7m

Many have argued about the determining factor behind Korea's rapid development and miracle transformation. Some suggested due to their economic policy; some emphasized the country's democratization process. Enriching our understanding of Korea's unparalleled evolution, this conversation tries to cover from a different perspective—featuring a political and historical-comparative sociologist who has been teaching at Stanford University for more than 20 years Gi-Wook Shin. Prof. Shin highlights the undeniable influence of soft power and Koreans' competitive nature. Furthermore, he explores the…