South Korea's Candlelight Revolution. The Power of Plaza Democracy
Nonfiction, History, Asian, Korea, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Democracy
| Author: | Mi Park | ISBN: | 9781989043035 |
| Publisher: | Coal Harbour Publishing | Publication: | February 4, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mi Park |
| ISBN: | 9781989043035 |
| Publisher: | Coal Harbour Publishing |
| Publication: | February 4, 2018 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Between October 2016 and April 2017, more than 17 million South Koreans took to the streets to demand the resignation of their President over a corruption scandal involving the government. Without a single arrest or casualty, the 2016-2017 candlelight protests paved the way for a peaceful regime change in South Korea. In stark contrast to Korea’s past when pro-democracy protests had been crushed by armed forces, in 2017, South Korean people have ensured a peaceful and orderly transition of power. Exploring socio-political factors that contributed to the success of the Candlelight Revolution, this book sheds light on Korea’s creative protest culture and the power of plaza democracy.
Between October 2016 and April 2017, more than 17 million South Koreans took to the streets to demand the resignation of their President over a corruption scandal involving the government. Without a single arrest or casualty, the 2016-2017 candlelight protests paved the way for a peaceful regime change in South Korea. In stark contrast to Korea’s past when pro-democracy protests had been crushed by armed forces, in 2017, South Korean people have ensured a peaceful and orderly transition of power. Exploring socio-political factors that contributed to the success of the Candlelight Revolution, this book sheds light on Korea’s creative protest culture and the power of plaza democracy.
