Joan E. Cho
Author of 'Seeds of Mobilization: The Authoritarian Roots of South Korea's Democracy'
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May 17, 2024 • 1h 3min
Joan E. Cho, "Seeds of Mobilization: The Authoritarian Roots of South Korea's Democracy" (U Michigan Press, 2024)
Author Joan E. Cho discusses how South Korea's democracy developed from authoritarian roots, challenging modernization theory. She highlights the impact of industrial complexes on labor activism, innovative protest tactics during the Poodles Solidarity strike, and the role of student movements in democratization. The podcast also explores labor activism in China, liberal party behaviors in East Asia, and the complexities of democratization in the region.
May 17, 2024 • 1h 3min
Joan E. Cho, "Seeds of Mobilization: The Authoritarian Roots of South Korea's Democracy" (U Michigan Press, 2024)
Dr. Joan E. Cho discusses how South Korea's democracy was not a linear progression, examining the roots of democracy in authoritarian development. She explores the impact of industrial complexes on electoral support and labor activism, traces the evolution of student activism, and contrasts the paths to democracy in South Korea and Taiwan. The podcast also touches on labor disputes in China and the unique behaviors of liberal parties in East Asia.
