Reactionary Politics in South Korea Historical Legacies, Far-Right Intellectuals, and Political Mobilization
Book contents
- Reactionary Politics in South Korea
- Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics
- Reactionary Politics in South Korea
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Notes on Romanization and Translation
- Introduction
- 1 The Historical Roots of Political Topography
- 2 Liberal Democracy without Democracy?
- 3 Guarding the Republic of Korea and Resisting “Radical” Reforms
- 4 The Specter of the Past
- 5 The Conservative Mind
- 6 In the Name of the T’aegǔkki
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- References
- Index
- Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics
Conclusion
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 17 December 2025
Book contents
- Reactionary Politics in South Korea
- Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics
- Reactionary Politics in South Korea
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Notes on Romanization and Translation
- Introduction
- 1 The Historical Roots of Political Topography
- 2 Liberal Democracy without Democracy?
- 3 Guarding the Republic of Korea and Resisting “Radical” Reforms
- 4 The Specter of the Past
- 5 The Conservative Mind
- 6 In the Name of the T’aegǔkki
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- References
- Index
- Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics
Summary
The conclusion describes the current political circumstances after the 2022 presidential election and explores what this means for South Korean democracy. It summarizes the book’s main arguments and theoretical contributions to the broader field, and it outlines future directions for the study of right-wing politics and activism. I also discuss some of the comparative implications that this study has for a more general understanding of the relationship between historical legacies, political institutions, and democratic life.
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- Reactionary Politics in South KoreaHistorical Legacies, Far-Right Intellectuals, and Political Mobilization, pp. 204 - 218Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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