Memory Construction and the Politics of Time in Neoliberal South Korea

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The book delves into the transformation of memory and history in post-1987 South Korea, highlighting the shift from collective identity to individualism amid neoliberal changes. It contextualizes this evolution alongside the country's democratization, the Cold War's conclusion, and the redefinition of citizens as economic actors. Through analysis of various literary and historical texts, the author reveals how the prevailing narrative of a "complete break with the past" undermines the legacy of earlier social movements vital to South Korea's democratic foundations.