ID | 157777 |
Title Proper | Past is long-lasting |
Other Title Information | Park Chung Hee Nostalgia and Voter Choice in the 2012 Korean Presidential Election |
Language | ENG |
Author | Kang, Woojin |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | The main goal of this study is to examine the political influence of Park Chung Hee (PCH) nostalgia on citizens’ support for Park Guen-hye (PGH) in the 2012 Korean presidential election. The 2012 presidential election offers a rare opportunity to test the political influence of PCH nostalgia on citizens’ electoral choices. To do so, this study analyzes dual aspects of PCH nostalgia and its influence on voters choosing PGH in the 2012 presidential election: voter preference for PGH, and voter identification with developmentalism, the PCH government’s dominant ideology. The findings of this study confirm that both aspects of PCH nostalgia significantly influenced citizens who chose to support Park Chung Hee’s daughter. These findings also have comparative implications, relevant to similar political situations in other emergent democracies. |
`In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 53, No.2; Feb 2018: p.233-249 |
Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2018-03 53, 2 |
Key Words | Korean Democracy ; Developmentalism ; Park Chung Hee Nostalgia ; Park Guen-Hye |