The hidden formula behind Asia’s economic miracles. Japan and South Korea didn’t rise by chance
They followed a precise recipe: land reform, manufacturing mastery, and smart financing. After WW2, they redistributed land to small farmers, boosting food output and freeing labor.
Next, they protected fledgling industries with tariffs, forcing them to compete globally via exports— South Korea went from poorer than Congo to a tech titan. Finally, they controlled banks, funneling savings into factories, not real estate.
China’s now on this path, while others like the Philippines lag, stuck with big farms and weak industry. The lesson? Struggling nations can copy this to leap from poverty to power, if they act in order. What could this mean for the West? The blueprint’s here.