Understanding Korean Politics
Explore key issues in contemporary Korean politics, from historical perspectives to current debates on unification.
Explore key issues in contemporary Korean politics, from historical perspectives to current debates on unification.
This comprehensive course delves into six crucial aspects of contemporary Korean politics, offering an in-depth and interactive exploration of the subject. Led by Professor Chung-in Moon, the course covers Korean politics in historical context, institutional frameworks, dynamics of political culture, profiles of political leadership, the developmental state and economic miracle, and debates on Korean unification. Students will gain a nuanced understanding of Korea's political evolution, from its past to present, and engage with both theoretical concepts and empirical realities. The course aims to provide learners with a solid grasp of Korean politics, placing it in comparative perspectives and encouraging new interpretations of South Korea's political development.
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What you'll learn
Analyze the historical development of Korean politics from 1948 to present
Understand the dynamics of democratic transition and consolidation in South Korea
Examine the structure and evolution of political institutions in South Korea
Evaluate the profiles and impacts of key political leaders in Korean history
Analyze the concept of the developmental state and its role in Korea's economic miracle
Understand the complexities of inter-Korean relations and debates on unification
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6 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive examination of contemporary Korean politics, covering six key areas: historical perspectives, democratic transition, political institutions, leadership profiles, the developmental state and economic miracle, and debates on Korean unification. Students will explore the evolution of Korean politics from 1948 to the present, analyzing major events, policies, and leaders that shaped the nation. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, offering insights into the complexities of Korea's political system and its place in the global context. Participants will engage with topics such as the dynamics of democratization, the role of political culture, the impact of economic development on governance, and the ongoing challenges of inter-Korean relations. The course aims to develop students' critical thinking skills and provide a nuanced understanding of Korean politics in comparative perspective.
Korean Politics in Historical Perspective
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Dynamics of Democratic Transition in South Korea: Structure, Culture, and Leadership Choice
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Political Institutions in South Korea
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Profiles of political leadership
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The Developmental State and the Korean Economic Miracle
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Debates on Korean Unification
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Chung-in Moon is a political science professor at Yonsei University and Editor-in-Chief of *Global Asia*. He has served in key roles, including Director of the Kim Dae-jung Presidential Library, Dean of Yonsei’s Graduate School of International Studies, and Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Northeast Asian Cooperation Initiative. He has held academic positions at Williams College, Duke University, and Keio University, and has published over 40 books and 230 articles. His awards include the Public Policy Scholar Award and the Pacific Leadership Fellowship. Moon is a leading expert on Northeast Asian politics and diplomacy.
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