Korean PC Networks as the ‘Space of '87’ : Gendered Dimensions and the Paradox of Democracy

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The study aims to investigate the political implications of the early online spaces in Korea from the late 1980s to 1999, focusing on gender dynamics.
Historical analysis of the Korean online space referred to as the 'Space of '87'
Examination of the political significance of the '99 bulletin board terror incident
Exploration of the interactions between male-centered power and women's civic experiences
Identified the early online space as a site of cultural resistance and expression of democratic aspirations
Documented gender hierarchy's coexistence within the liberal claims of freedom in online communication
Revealed the '99 incident as an early sign of the struggle between democratic expansion and women's exclusion in Korea

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This analysis reveals the political implications of online spaces in Korea, highlighting gender dynamics in civic engagement.

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Bora YUN (2026) studied this question.

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