Learning outcomes:
○ Students enhance their knowledge and understanding of contemporary Korean politics

○ Students examine key issues of Korean politics and their complex nature from a comparative perspective

○ Students examine how peace, human rights and democracy are interconnected in a specific regional context, while contending normative principles with empirical realities

This course will address key issues in contemporary Korean politics, ranging from ongoing democratic reforms in South Korea to North Korean nuclear crisis. It delivers a series of lectures of (1) political history, (2) constitutional reform debates, (3) socio-economic reforms for a more fair and inclusive society, (4) democratic innovations and new forms of citizen participation, (5) resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis and new approaches towards peace & co-existence, and (6) promoting human rights and democratic citizenship in the region.

Application period: 15 March - 15 May

Evaluation: Based on active participation, course assignments and a final essay

Course material: A list of reading materials will be announced.

In questions concerning course content, please contact Hyeon Su Seo: hyeon.su.seo(a)uta.fi

Min-max number of students: 10-30