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South Korea articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in South Korea.​ South Korea is a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​​​According to Freedom House, "political pluralism is robust with multiple parties competing for power". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on North Korea.

Stand with North Korean victims

by DC Editors - March 3, 2020

A coalition of rights-oriented groups says the South Korean government should re-engage on promoting accountability for human rights abuses in North Korea.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, North Korea, South Korea

Japan & South Korea should ‘lead the charge’ for democracy in Asia, but….

by DC Editors - August 21, 2019

Japan & South Korea should ‘lead the charge’ for democracy in Asia, but….

Japan and South Korea should lead charge for democracy in Asia, argues Hudson Institute analyst John Lee. Recent developments cast doubt on that prospect.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

South Korea To Launch Blockchain-Based Citizen Card

by DC Editors - May 23, 2019

South Korea To Launch Blockchain-Based Citizen Card

The mayor of Seoul, Park Won-soon, has announced the city will launch blockchain and AI initiatives as part of its smart city implementation plan.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Internet and Democracy, South Korea, Voting Technology

South Korea Works for Safety of 7 Defectors Held in China

by DC Editors - May 5, 2019

Defectors Held in China

South Korea’s foreign ministry is doing all it can to ensure the safety of seven North Koreans who were detained in China after fleeing their homeland.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, North Korea, Political Dissidents, South Korea

Kim Jong Un Consolidates Power and Shuffles Leadership

by DC Editors - April 17, 2019

Kim Jong Un Consolidates Power, Shuffles Leaders

In a biggest leadership shake-ups in years, North Korea named a new nominal head of state and a new premier, and gave leader Kim Jong Un a new title.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Kim Jong Un, North Korea, South Korea

Seeking a Path to Accountability for North Korea Rights Abuses

by DC Editors - February 28, 2019

Rights Group Seeks Path to Accountability for N. Korea Rights Abuses

A survey by Seoul-based human rights NGO say there is unlikely to be accountability for past abuses without a complete change of regime in the North.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Kim Jong Un, North Korea, South Korea

South Korean Political Party to Use Blockchain for Member Processes

by DC Editors - February 5, 2019

Blockchain for Member Processes

South Korea’s conservative political party, the Liberty Korea Party (LKP), has declared their aim to use blockchain technology in four major areas.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, South Korea, Voting Technology

K-Voting – South Korea’s New Attempt at Blockchain Voting

by DC Editors - January 20, 2019

K-Voting - South Korea’s New Attempt at a Blockchain Voting System

The National Election Commission started an online voting system called “K-Voting” built on blockchain to have an ever-growing impact on our everyday lives.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Internet and Democracy, South Korea, Voting Technology

How Immigration Policy Could Kill Dreamer’s Rhodes Award

by DC Editors - January 12, 2019

Immigration policy could kill dreamers Rhodes award, where students get the chance to study in the University of Oxford in England with all expenses paid.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Education, England, South Korea

North Korean Defector Encourages Others to Resettle in South

by DC Editors - January 7, 2019

North Korean Defector Encourages Others

To defect to the South is an “obligation, not a choice” for North Korean diplomats committed to unification, Thae said, calling Seoul “the outpost” for that task.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Europe, Italy, North Korea, South Korea

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