| ID | 116629 |
| Title Proper | Democratic consolidation and its limits in Korea |
| Other Title Information | dilemmas of cooptation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Suh, Jae-Jung ; Park, Sunwon ; Kim, Hahn Y |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article uses dilemmas of cooptation to explain progress and limits in South Korea's democratic consolidation since its transition to democracy in 1987. The series of cooptations employed by both conservative and liberal forces has helped to consolidate democracy but also to limit the extent of democratic reforms. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 52, No.5; Sep-Oct 2012: p.822-844 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol. 52, No.5; Sep-Oct 2012: p.822-844 |
| Key Words | South Korean Politics ; Democracy ; Cooptation ; Democratic Reform ; Elections ; South Korea |