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The Asian Solidarity Movement in Korean Civil Society: Observations on Thirty Years of Development

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: “Asian solidarity movement” has been a catchphrase for the international activities of Korean civil society for three decades. The activism of Korean civil society started to become tangible in the early 1990s, mainly because of Korea’s democratization and globalization. This article begins by describing the origin, growth, and diversification of this solidarity movement. It then emphasizes recent changes that can be observed in two key areas, namely, issues and participation. Unlike in earlier phases of the movement, when activists focused mainly on issues directly relevant to Korea, today’s activism is more concerned with universal values. It also attracts citizens beyond activists and intellectuals.

Source: Southeast Asian Studies

DOI: 10.20495/seas.14.1_147

Author: Je Seong Jeon

Institution: Jeonbuk National University

Language: English

Topic: Korean Peninsula Historical and Political Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Research Foundation, Ministry of Education, National Research Foundation of Korea