The Role of The Military in the Political and Economic Development of the Republic of Korea

The role the military has played in the development of the Republic of Korea into a complex economic & political system nearing the status of an advanced industrialized society & democratization is examined. It is suggested that this transition has been facilitated by the veto power of the K...

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Published in:Journal of Asian and African studies (Leiden) 1991, Vol.26 (1-2), p.114-131
Main Author: Graham, Norman A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed forces
ARMED FORCES AND POLICE
CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS
Democracy
Development Programs
Developmental Stages
Economic Development
Economic history
Economic Systems
Huntington, Samuel P (1927-2008)
Industrial Development
Industrialization
Korea, South
Military
Military Civilian Relations
Modernization
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OR POLITICAL DEGENERATION
POLITICAL STABILITY, INSTABILITY, & CHANGE
Political Systems
Politics
Social Mobility
SOUTH KOREA
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Summary:The role the military has played in the development of the Republic of Korea into a complex economic & political system nearing the status of an advanced industrialized society & democratization is examined. It is suggested that this transition has been facilitated by the veto power of the Korean military in the political background, & its role as guardian against internal & external threats, promoter of social mobility & economic development, & builder of political institutions. However, the military now faces a new challenge of redefining its role, which permits continued movement from authoritarianism while still maintaining domestic security. 3 Tables, 30 References. T. Francis
ISSN:0021-9096
1745-2538
1568-5217
DOI:10.1163/156852191X00084