| ID | 119106 |
| Title Proper | South Korea in 2012 |
| Other Title Information | an election year under rebalancing challenges |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sohn, Yul ; Kang, Won-Taek |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | An election year in South Korea witnessed a rise in deep discontent and distrust with the current political system that failed to address a growing demand for rebalancing in both domestic and foreign policies. Conservative successes led by Park Geun-hye in two elections demonstrate that South Korean voters do not support the opposition's promise for radical reform. But the most significant message of the 2012 elections was that existing party politics could not be sustained without some fundamental political reforms, expressed by the "Ahn syndrome" yearning for new politics. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 53, No.1; Jan-Feb 2013: p.198-205 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol. 53, No.1; Jan-Feb 2013: p.198-205 |
| Key Words | Presidential Election ; Rebalancing ; Reform ; Ahn Syndrome ; Middle - Power Diplomacy |