This book focuses on the changing role of media in the more democratised political landscape of South Korea. It contributes to debates about the emerging role o

Since South Korea achieved partial democracy in 1987, the country has moved away from authoritarian political control. However, after two decades of democratic

This book explores the evolution of social movements in South Korea by focusing on how they have become institutionalized and diffused in the democratic period.

What role did civil society play in Korea's recent democratization? How does the Korean case compare with cases from other regions of the world? What is the cur

This book analyses democratization and democracy in South Korea since 1960. The book starts with an analysis of the distinctive characteristics of bureaucratic