Professor

JunYoung Choi (Inha University)

Course Overview

This course aims to provide a general introduction to how elections are conducted in South Korea in terms of institutions, history, and voter behavior. From a theoretical perspective, we will introduce the meaning of elections and representation in a democracy, and how political parties, which play a key role in elections, operate in Korea and what problems they face. The course also introduces the system, history, and characteristics of presidential, parliamentary, local, and by-election elections. Voter behavior is examined, focusing on regionalism, ideology and issues, and party unity.

Course Schedule