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January 20, 2026Sociology Compass0 citationsOpen Access

Political Economic Transformation and Labour Politics in South Korea

Political Economic Transformation and Contentious Labour Politics: The Case of South Korea

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CKChristopher KhatoukiUNSW Sydney

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This article reviews labour politics dynamics in South Korea, revealing underlying tensions in a developed democracy.

Key Points

  • To explore the reasons behind contentious labour politics in South Korea despite its democratic status and developed economy.
  • Reviewed historical and recent research on labour politics
  • Analyzed the relationship between state, capital, and labour
  • Considered socio-political perspectives on industrial disputes and interventions
  • Historical ties between developmentalism and labour repression were highlighted
  • Trends show ongoing state involvement in labour conflicts
  • Contemporary dynamics post-Asian Financial Crisis were discussed, revealing persistent tensions

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Christopher Khatouki (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696f1a9f9e64f732b51eee43https://doi.org/10.1111/soc4.70160
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