The Root of the Matter: Why Koreans Expect Their Leaders to Serve
A civic reflex shaped over 500 years of Confucian thought, peasant uprisings, and a deeply rooted culture of holding power accountable—now driving Korea’s modern democracy.
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A civic reflex shaped over 500 years of Confucian thought, peasant uprisings, and a deeply rooted culture of holding power accountable—now driving Korea’s modern democracy.
Before South Korea’s modern-day education craze, there was a centuries-old tradition of study… and survival.
Unraveling the surprising origins of Korea’s intense academic drive—it all started with a revolution and a philosopher’s radical vision.
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