Asia & Indo-Pacific
Korea Program

Korea’s Democracy and Society in the 21st Century

Strengthening democratic resilience in Korea through research, dialogue, civic engagement, media integrity, and interparliamentary cooperation.

In Korean Peninsula Research

Korea’s Democracy and Society in the 21st Century program tracks the health of democracy and democratic institution in South Korea with a special focus on election, civic engagement, media integrity, and interparliamentary cooperation. Through surveys, workshops, and research, the program seeks to support democratic resilience and institutional trust.

Project Team
J. James Kim
Project Lead

Research & Writing

Commentary
A View from Seoul: First 100 Days of the Lee Jae Myung Administration
An interview with Professor Ahn Byong-jin sharing his assessment of the first 100 days of the Lee Jae Myung administration
J. James Kim
Commentary
Beyond the Ballot: Analysis and Implications of the South Korean General Election in 2024
Following the South Korean general elections on April 10, James Kim evaluates the results and the outlook moving forward
J. James Kim
Commentary
Contemplating Possible Outcomes and Implications of the South Korean General Election
With the South Korea general election coming up on April 10, James Kim discusses the potential outcomes and their implications
J. James Kim