| ID | 152248 |
| Title Proper | South Korea in 2016 |
| Other Title Information | political leadership in crisis |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shin, Gi-Wook ; Moon, Rennie J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | President Park faced a leadership crisis after revelations that she relied on a confidant with no official position for key decision-making in state affairs. Heavy industry met with serious financial difficulties, and a strong anti-corruption law was enacted. North Korea tested more nuclear weapons and missiles. Controversy over the deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense strained South Korea’s relations with China. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 57, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2017: p.103-110 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 57 No 1 |
| Key Words | Presidential Crisis ; Troubled Heavy Chemical Industry ; Anti-Corruption Law ; North Korean Provocation ; strained South Korea–China relations |