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Best Practices for Constitutional Government Under the South Korean Framework of Democratic Experimentalism
Author(s): Kiyoung Kim (Author)
- Publication Date: January 14, 2022
- Language: English
- Print length: 299 pages
- ISBN-10: B09QHV815S
Book Description
South Korea has been one of the most successful newborn republics since 1948, and yet, since the new millennium, it has been embroiled in a controversy over the issues of constitutionalism and successful government, with the public expressing concerns about transparency, democracy, and competitiveness. Of particular concern is the public’s perception of constitutional government as few studies conducted to shed a light on the problem. The purpose of this study was to better understand the elements of governmental success and best practices for constitutionalism in the country’s framework of democratic experimentalism. Three prongs of inquiry rooted in the democratic experimentalist tradition (lessons learned from private governance, national institutions, and new concepts of rights) were examined. Dorf and Sabel’s theory of constitution of democratic experimentalism was used to help answer the research question, which was, How does democratic experimentalism support constitutional government in South Korea? Findings from the qualitative case study that was conducted showed the 9 identified key themes as vital for the success of constitutional government in South Korea. The findings provide evidence that the theory of constitutionalism relating to democratic experimentation can support constitutional reform and discourse in South Korea. Results suggest that constitutionalism and democratic experimentation need to be considered together when seeking to understand the South Korean constitutional government. Implications for positive social change include helping future investigators to better interpret the Korean constitutional system and supporting decision makers and public servants in making better informed decisions to further more democratic and transparent government.
