6 The New Korea
hard work and mental toughness. But their formula for success
couldn’t last forever, and when their successful coaches began leav-
ing to work for other teams, including China, the dynasty’s days
were numbered.
Korea is, and should be, concerned about competition from its
much larger neighbor. China’s economy is fast catching up to the
Land of Morning Calm. And Korea will need to fi nd a new model for
success that goes beyond hard work and determination. The world
is changing fast: China is rising, globalization has leveled the play-
ing fi eld, and Korea is playing with the big dogs now. Earning yes-
terday’s awards may not necessarily be the goals Koreans should
be shooting for in the future. In this new world, success will look ...