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Confucianism, Authoritarianism, And Democratization In South Korea, Andrew Selman
Confucianism, Authoritarianism, And Democratization In South Korea, Andrew Selman
BYU Asian Studies Journal
Many argue that principles of liberal democracy are generally not compatible with the values and beliefs of a society based on Confucian principles.1 Confucianism promotes loyalty and obedience to and respect for those in authority. If Confucian values form the foundation of a society, then the citizens will show deference to the leaders of that country and will be more likely to submit to authoritarian or even totalitarian governments. The continuation of authoritarian governments in China, Singapore, and Vietnam, all countries with considerable Confucian influence in society, seem to support this theory. Between 1948 and 1987, South Korea also saw …
From Unsuitable Ally To Vital Parter: The Case Of Us-Korean Relations And The Vietnam War, 1954-1966, Brett Michael Reilly
From Unsuitable Ally To Vital Parter: The Case Of Us-Korean Relations And The Vietnam War, 1954-1966, Brett Michael Reilly
Honors Theses
This is the history of the decade prior to the entrance of Korean troops into the Vietnam War, roughly covering the years 1953-1965.