The Forgotten Architects of Korea’s Economic Miracle

While Park Chung-hee gets the headlines for South Korea’s rapid industrialization, the real engine was a quiet cadre of technocrats known as the 'Iron Cabinet.' This episode explores how figures like Kim Jong-pil and Park Tae-joon bypassed political chaos to build POSCO, Hyundai, and the export-driven economy that lifted millions out of poverty. We look at the specific policies, the ruthless efficiency, and the human cost of the Han River Miracle, moving beyond the dictator narrative to understand the bureaucratic machinery that turned a war-torn nation into a global powerhouse. From the drafting table in Seoul to the steel mills of Pohang, we uncover the minds behind the miracle.

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