Two Koreas and the United States: History, Society, and Culture

Introduces the divided histories of North and South Korea and their contemporary legacies in regional and global contexts, especially in relation to post-1945 United States and beyond. Explores topics such as colonization, modernization, division, war, migration, gender and sexuality, human rights, popular and political cultures, and globalization in comparative perspectives. Examines historical narratives, journalism, museums, literature, and visual cultures.