pier in Mokpo on the far south-western coast of South Korea sits the rusting hull of a ferry. It is what remains of the, which sank in 2014 on its way to the island of Jeju. Yellow ribbons still cover the gates to the pier, along with pictures of the 304 people, mostly schoolchildren, who died in the disaster.
Protests which began in the wake of the tragedy eventually led to Ms Park’s impeachment, criminal prosecution and imprisonment. They became known as “the candlelight movement” and prompted a fundamental reassessment of the relationship between citizens and the state, for the first time since pro-democracy protesters brought down the military dictatorship in the 1980s. They also prompted a drive to reform the political system.
The policy environment for change from below has become more favourable. The recent electoral reform strengthens proportional-representation provisions that are designed to ensure that smaller parties win seats roughly in line with their vote share. That will probably mean fewer seats for Mr Moon’s Minjoo party and United Future, the main conservative opposition party .
What of the relationship between citizens and politicians? Mr Moon was swept into office on a tide of hope that the political class would become less distant from ordinary people. The former democracy activist and human-rights lawyer cultivated a down-to-earth image, eating cafeteria lunches and going for iced coffee with his aides. He promised to lead a government that was more responsive to people’s demands.
Quién lo creyera, hasta en las economías más sólidas hay inconformidad. Diría que es cuestión de valores humanos, aquí y allá los mismos errores.
We have 1 of two major parties stuck in the 1950s. And the other party stuck in the 1990s. The only fast moving change in america is wealth redistribution to the top.
south koreans are unhappy? how many ppl do u interview? wheres numbers that backs it up? man come on....
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