Retail Price: ¥5280 Author: Kan Kimura Synopsis: What is the price of "given liberation"? This book reveals how a hopeful, liberated Korea returned to the gloomy dictatorship of Syngman Rhee. Korea was liberated after Japan's defeat. However, the hopeful liberation eventually returned to a disheartening, "authoritarian" regime. Why did Korea end up in such a system? This book explains the process and causes, focusing on the Japanese colonial rule, the unique process of breaking away from it, and the influence these had on the ruling and opposition parties during the Syngman Rhee administration. Winner of the 25th Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities (Politics and Economics category) in 2003. I purchased this from Book Off Online, but due to circumstances, I no longer need it, so I am selling it. Since I no longer needed it before the item arrived from the store, I have not opened the packaging. Therefore, I do not know if there are any writings or markings inside, but please understand. I will ship it in an envelope with bubble wrap, as shown in the photos. Thank you.