by Bumchul Shin
Introduction
What emerging issues can and might lead Korea into a dream society based on its preferred future? This study started from this question, which was followed by other inquiries for finding a preferred future for Korea. How is the situation in Korea now? What are the major driving forces shaping current trends? Are there any kind of emerging issues that can be inferred out of the major driving forces and history of Korea? If so, what kind of preferred future can Korea have in accordance with those emerging issues? To find answers to the questions, it is necessary to start with finding current trends and analyzing them.(continue…)