Why are East Asian countries generally more developed than the rest of Asia?

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Why are East Asian countries generally more developed than the rest of Asia?

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Answer 1

I think it seems that way when we view them through their exported media but it’s not necessarily true. Malaysia and Singapore, for example, are pretty developed by western standards. South Korea, on the other hand, has tonnes of poverty but high cost of living.

Answer 2

I think it seems that way when we view them through their exported media but it’s not necessarily true. Malaysia and Singapore, for example, are pretty developed by western standards. South Korea, on the other hand, has tonnes of poverty but high cost of living.