Authoritarianism and Opposition in South Korea

by Hak-Kyu Sohn

As one of the most successful ‘Newly Industrialized Countries’ and as the host for the 1988 Olympic Games, South Korea has become more and more important as a major international economic power. This development can be traced back through the struggles of the democratic movement against a military-based authoritarian regime which provided significant impetus for political change. First published in 1989, Authoritarianism and Opposition in South Korea draws on unofficial opposition documents and

ISBN: 9781040271810

297 pages

Published: 2024-11-01

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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