[Issue Briefing] A Democratic Breakthrough in South Korea?
"The Candlelight Vigils Should be Seen as a Platform of a Mature Democracy"
Following months of mass protests and the subsequent impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, South Korea now faces an important question: can these civic protests be sustained and extended to advocate better governance in the country? In this article, Sook Jong Lee explores longer-term impact of recent events on South Korean democracy by examining political, social, and economic aspects. From debate on constitutional revision to shift away from the current imperial presidency to complex social problems such as aging population and class polarization, Lee touches upon these socioeconomic issues to raise a question as to how the power of the people should be used to build the advanced democracy in South Korea.  
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