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This Routledge academic text examines why socialism failed to establish itself as a significant political force in South Korea despite existing socialist parties and seemingly favourable conditions for their growth. The book explores the historical, political, and structural factors that prevented Korean socialism from developing into a meaningful social democratic movement during the post-war period. Scholars and students of Asian politics, Korean history, and political theory will find this comprehensive analysis essential for understanding how geopolitical, economic, and social conditions shaped South Korea's political trajectory and diverged from socialist movements elsewhere in the world. Part of the Routledge Advances in Korean Studies series, this work provides critical insights into twentieth-century Korean political development and comparative perspectives on socialism across Asia.

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Routledge Advances in Korean Studies series publication offering scholarly analysis of Asian socialist movements and their political impact.

Covers the 1945-2007 period, tracing the complete historical arc of socialist politics in post-war South Korea.

Explores structural conditions and political factors that prevented Korean socialism from becoming a dominant social force.

Provides comparative context for understanding why Asian countries diverged from global socialist political trends.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
22 July 2015
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25 February 2015

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