Uncover the intricate economic legacy of Japanese rule in Korea with this critical re-evaluation. Kimura Mitsuhiko’s deep dive into the colonial era (1910-1945) re-examines modernization, industrialization, and resource extraction policies. Understand the complex economic impact, the foundations laid, and the lasting aftermath that shaped post-colonial Korea’s development. This essential scholarship offers nuanced perspectives on colonial economic policies and their enduring consequences. It is vital for students and scholars of economic history, Asian studies, and comparative colonialism in India seeking to grasp development trajectories and colonial legacies.