4. The Miracle on the Han River
During the 1960s to 1980s, South Korea staged one of the world’s most impressive economic turnarounds. Driven by export-led growth, the country soared from impoverished to a major player in steel, shipbuilding, and electronics. This era, dubbed the Miracle on the Han River, redefined Korea’s global standing and paved the way for its modern prosperity. South Korea’s rapid transformation became a model for developing nations.
