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In this book, we examine sustainable development in Japan and South Korea. We look at various indicators of sustainable development in many dimensions. Japan has greatly improved its environment since the industrialization process ended in the 1970s. The nation also has excellent health care and transportation systems. However, Japan continues to struggle with gender inequality and traffic congestion. Poverty and inequality have remained challenges since the 1990s. Similarly, South Korea is continuing to improve its environment, as well as its health care system, but struggles with gender inequality, poverty, and inequality. The countries can benefit from better social policies, as well as from a partnership in improving energy self-sufficiency, including enhancement of renewable energy technologies.
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© 2014 Sara Hsu, Michio Naoi and Wenjie Zhang
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Hsu, S., Naoi, M., Zhang, W. (2014). Introduction. In: Lessons in Sustainable Development from Japan and South Korea. Comparative Studies of Sustainable Development in Asia. Palgrave Pivot, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137340986_1
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