Distrust as a hindrance to democratic governance in South Korea |
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Authors: | Jong S. Jun Tae Y. Kim |
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Affiliation: | 1. Professor Emeritus of Public Administration , California State University , Hayward, USA;2. Associate Professor of Public Administration , University of Seoul , South Korea |
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Abstract: | This article focuses on the concept of trust and its implications for democratic governance in South Korea. Trust is an elusive concept that is often discussed using such synonyms as confidence, trustworthy, reliance, or anticipation of goodwill. Trust in interpersonal relations is different from trust in institutions. The case of South Korean politics and administration shows that the absence of trust hampers the process of building a mature democratic society and hinders the development of democratic governance. The article concludes by stressing the need to enhance trust in society, government, policy‐makers, and public administrators. |
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Keywords: | Regime Corruption Federalism Emergency Powers Supreme Court Election Commission |
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