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Joan E. Cho, "Seeds of Mobilization: The Authoritarian Roots of South Korea's Democracy" (U Michigan Press, 2024)

New Books in Political Science

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Impact of Industrial Complexes on Labor Activism in South Korea

The chapter explores how industrial complexes under authoritarian rule in South Korea initially boosted regime support through economic growth but eventually sparked labor activism due to repressive working conditions. It discusses the correlation between the presence of industrial complexes and increased labor protests during the democratization period, highlighting the role of ecological conditions in fostering activism and solidarity among workers.

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