Published in association with the Law Research Institute of Seoul National University, this collection examines the legal, economic, and social development of South Korea since the end of the Korean War, taking into consideration the influence of past legal institutions. The ten papers shed light on the Korean perception of equality and civil rights, the colonial legacy behind patriarchy, constitutional politics in the representative system, recent reforms in the legal profession, and the rise in crime. The final chapter reviews legal steps Korean society has taken to rectify past wrongs under the authoritarian-military regime. Annotation ⓒ2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)