
Timothy Gitzen, "Banal Security: Queer Korea in the Time of Viruses" (Helsinki UP, 2023)
New Books in East Asian Studies
Exploring National Security and Citizen Surveillance in South Korea
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between national security and sovereignty in South Korea, focusing on how citizens may be perceived as threats. It highlights the role of banal security concerns, particularly regarding North Korean influence, and their implications for national narratives and political identity.
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