

/465/ Quick Coups & Post-Development in Korea ft. Jamie Doucette
Jan 28, 2025
Jamie Doucette, a scholar of Korea's political economy at the University of Manchester, explores the tense political landscape in South Korea. He discusses the implications of the recent coup attempt by Yoon Suk-yeol and questions if he seeks a dictatorship. Doucette also examines South Korea’s rapid economic growth under authoritarian regimes like Park Chung-hee's, the dynamics of the post-developmental state, and the legacy of the Candlelight movement. His insights unravel the complexities of Korea's development and political strategies amid global capitalism.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Korea's Political Crisis: An Unfolding Coup
01:33 • 14min
Understanding the Developmental State: Korea's Economic Journey
15:42 • 4min
The Role of Chaebols in Korean Economic Development
19:13 • 2min
Korea's Development and Cold War Dynamics
20:44 • 5min
The Path to Democratization and Economic Transformation in South Korea
25:43 • 5min