Transformation of Korean Politics and Administration: A 30 Year Retrospective retraces critical junctures that were turning points in Korean history as seen from the historical path dependence theory. The 13 chapters explain the significant changes that have occurred in the major pillars of the Korean politics and administration system, helping readers understand the processes of how a 'premodern' society characterized by simplicity became a modern or even post-modern society characterized by multiple and complex operations.

This volume gives rich insights to those who are eager to learn lessons from Korea's experiences, provide an additional understanding about temporal dimension of the described events and explore monarchic presidential power, the shifting of power to the legislative branch, the changing role of judiciary branch, government reform strategies, decentralization reform.

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About the Author

Tobin Im is a Professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University (SNU). His current research focuses on theorizing Asian specific phenomenon in public administration

Book Information
ISBN 9781803821160
Author Tobin Im
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Emerald Publishing Limited
Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Weight(grams) 426g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm