He argues that an analysis of results from post-independence Korean elections support the thesis that the regional pattern follows self-interest, not emotional ties. So, we are asking why people have the preferences they do is a different question than asking whether those preferences are expressed through democratic means.
This rest of this chapter is organized in four sections. In the secon
One major analytic issue that has arisen is the extent to which nascent democracies have actually become consolidated.
Two scholars’ view
What about South Korea?
South Korea is a notable case of a democratic
transition
There is still concern that democracy is not yet
consolidated.
WHY ? The tendency for voting to follow
Andong Tour
Introduction to Andong
Andong is the home of Confucianism in Korea. During the Joseon Dynasty, Andong attracted scores of Confucian scholars becoming a pioneeringConfucian thought. This city also contained the highest number of private schools from the Joseon Dynasty as well as Confucian schools. To this day, Andong still has around 26 private schools fro
Gyeongju is...
Gyeongju contains most of the historic remains of Korea's 5000 year history. Gyeongju is located 370 kilometers southeast of Seoul, and is 1,323 square kilometers in size.
It has a population of 291,000 as of January 2001. This city belongs to Gyeongsangbuk-do administratively and is composed of 4 towns, 8 townships and 13 villages. The City Hall buildings are located at Nodong-d