EAI Column
"A Revival of Korean Civic Space? The Implications of the Seven Weeks of Candlelight Vigils"
After seven weeks of public protests, South Korea’s National Assembly passed a resolution to impeach President Park Geun-hye and the decision is currently being weighed by the Constitutional Court of Korea. In this column, Seokho Kim of Seoul National University explores whether popular opinion that led to the protests against Park Geun-hye is a sure sign that civic space is undergoing a revival in South Korea. Kim emphasizes that these protests are not a spontaneous outburst of fury, but rather a culmination of the condensed anger and frustration of the citizens fuelled by social inequality, intensified polarization, and declining opportunities for social mobility. In order for the protests in 2016 to translate into real change and not be relegated to history as a one-time event, Kim urges civil society to expand its outreach to South Korea’s citizens.
Working Paper
Challenges and Opportunities for Water Resources Management in a Unified Korea
"Water Game: Managing the Transboundary Rivers of a Unified Korea"
Working Paper
The Current State of South Korea’s Democracy
"Where is South Korean democracy now?"
Working Paper
Gender Differences in Support for Democracy and Political Participation in Thailand
"Is Women's Political Participation the Key to Deepening Democracy in Thailand?"
Working Paper
Empowering Think Tanks and Encouraging Democratization
"Trilateral Development Assistance and the Promotion of Democracy in Developing Countries"
Working Paper
Civic Space under Siege: Experiences from South Asia
"The Reduction of Civic Space in South Asia"
Column
Scandal and Corruption Plaguing South Korea: Presidential Abuse must Cease
"What does Choi Soon-sil Gate mean for South Korean Democracy?"
Event
Asia New Zealand Foundation Visitation
"Regional Cooperation is Needed to Respond to Changing Security Dynamics"
Smart Q&A
Kak-Soo Shin former South Korean Ambassador to Japan·Ichiro Fujisaki former Japanese Ambassador to the U.S.
"Prospective Changes in Korea-Japan Relations and the East Asia Regional Structure after the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election"
