The South Korean opposition leader who spent much of the time between 1973 and 1979 in prison or under house arrest shares his views on Korea's history, culture, and politics, and his own destiny.
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Kim, a leading symbol of democratic opposition in South Korea, was condemned to death in 1980, accused of plotting rebellion. During five months of solitary confinement, followed by a year under an indeterminate sentence, he was allowed only to write to his family, once a month. Amid heart-rending expressions of regret for the trouble his political activities have caused them, he seeks to continue educating his sons by discussing the books he is reading, which include several by Toynbee ("my intellectual mentor"). Although he avoids direct comment on contemporary politics, his summary of Korean history provides valuable insight into the turbulence of the present day in the republic. Most noteworthy are Kim's eloquent assurances that adversity is strengthening his Christian faith; most startling are his critical remarks on the influence of Confucianism in Korea: "our present task is to root out the vestiges of Confucian morality." Kim has been released from prison and now serves as adviser to the main opposition party.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Kim is the best-known political dissident in the Republic of Korea and has spent much of the past 14 years in prisons or under house arrest. Prison Writings is a book-length translation of Kim's views as contained in letters to his family. Readers in search of specific answers to the tensions and unrest that pervade Korea will be disappointed, however. Perhaps because of fears of censorship and other recrimination, Kim largely shuns confrontational political dialogue and reveals instead the deep Christian wellsprings of his conscience and values. The book in fact is most important as a measure of the impact of Christianity on an important Asian political figure. For those interested in contemporary Korea. John H.Boyle, History Dept., California State Univ., Chico
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Minjok e han eh ango,
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This review is from: Prison Writings (Hardcover)
A prison wrtings, mostly letters the current president of south Korea sent to his family members while he was incarcerated. It shows the depth of President Kim's Christian faith, and his faith in human nature.
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