Transforming Korean Politics: Democracy, Reform, and Culture: Democracy, Reform, and Culture

by Kihl,Young Whan

• ISBN13: 9780765614278
• ISBN10: 0765614278
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-31
• Publisher: Routledge

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures	ix
Preface	xi
1. Introduction: Ideas Matter in Korean Politics	3	(36)
Interplay of Ideas, Values, and Policy in the Era of Transition	4	(13)
The Impact of Ideas on Policy: Modernization, Democratization, and Globalization	17	(8)
From Tradition to Modernity: Sequence and Trajectories	25	(2)
Conceptual Frame and Theoretical Baseline	27	(6)
Conclusion	33	(6)
Part 1. Historical Context
2. Taking Culture Seriously: Confucian Tradition and Modernization	39	(23)
The Cultural Legacy of Confucianism	41	(3)
Political Doctrines and Practice of Korean Confucianism	44	(5)
Modernization, Authoritarianism, and Democracy	49	(5)
Paths to Modernization and Development	54	(2)
Confucianism, Democracy, and Reformism	56	(3)
Conclusion	59	(3)
3. Democratization by Launching the Sixth Republic of Korea (ROK)	62	(40)
Democracy Movement and Democratic Transition	63	(7)
Modernization Ideas Inspire Soldiers-Turned-Politicians	70	(5)
Constitutional Crises of the Developmental State	75	(7)
Democratic Opening and Political Change of 1987	82	(6)
Analyzing the Political Economy of Democratization	88	(11)
Conclusion	99	(3)
4. "Reform Halfway Down?" Cultural Dimension of Democratic Consolidation	102	(47)
Reforming Post-Confucian Society	104	(2)
The Challenges of Democratic Consolidation via Reform	106	(3)
Successive Waves of Democratic Reform: Positive or Negative Consolidation?	109	(19)
The Rule of Law and the Court Trial of Former Presidents	128	(5)
Structure, Culture, and Failed Reform	133	(9)
Conclusion	142	(7)
Part 2. Policy Patterns and Processes
5. Responses to Globalization: Sustaining Democracy Through Economic Reform	149	(34)
Globalization Drive: Advanced-Nation Status or Disease?	151	(6)
Effects of the 1997-1998 Asian Financial Crisis	157	(4)
Is Globalization a Threat or an Opportunity?	161	(2)
Negotiating Globalization Impacts: Clashing Styles and Approaches	163	(7)
Globalization and Democratization in the Two Administrations	170	(10)
Conclusion	180	(3)
6. Global Political Economy and the Korean State	183	(45)
The Unraveling of Korea's Miracle Economy: East Asian Miracle Revisited	185	(7)
Economic Crisis, Recovery, and Restructuring	192	(15)
The Logic of a Competitive State in the IMF Era	207	(7)
The Politics of Gridlock and Collective Action	214	(11)
Conclusion	225	(3)
7. Foreign Policy and Democracy: From Nordpolitik to Engagement	228	(41)
Constructing Foreign Policy in Democracy: Ideas and Interests	229	(11)
Nordpolitik (or Northern Policy) and Democratization	240	(8)
Engagement (or the Sunshine Policy) Toward North Korea	248	(7)
External Impact of Engagement on Major Powers	255	(5)
Conclusion: "Democratic Peace" and Korea's Future	260	(9)
Part 3. Future Prospects
8. New Democracy for Korean Society and Politics	269	(39)
The Rise and Role of Civil Society for Democracy	271	(7)
Korean Electoral Democracy in Action	278	(11)
Assessing Institutional Change and Administrative Performance: The Policy Challenges and Leadership Responses	289	(8)
Launching the Roh Moo-Hyun Presidency: Problems and Prospects	297	(8)
Conclusion	305	(3)
9. Transforming Korean Politics? Conclusion	308	(35)
Drawing Lessons from the Korean Experiment	311	(8)
The "Asian Values" Discourse and Korean Culture	319	(6)
Confronting Korea's Uncertain Security Future	325	(12)
Conclusion: Security Dilemma and Democratic Rebirth?	337	(6)
Transforming Electoral Politics Through Presidential Impeachment: An Epilogue	343	(8)
What Happened?	343	(2)
Why? Meaning and Significance of the Election	345	(3)
What Lies Ahead? Future Prospects	348	(3)
Postscript	351	(2)
Notes	353	(16)
Bibliography	369	(22)
Index	391