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South Korea's democracy is prone to populist impulses. However, it is more stable than what one might expect.

The country is looking for a new way of developing. The Confucian culture, which stresses respect for ancestors as and gender-specific family relationships, continues to be influential in the society. There are indications of a secularist culture trend forming.

Origins

In the prehistoric era, the ancestors of modern Koreans survived by hunting and gathering wild food. About 10,000 years ago, they began to cultivate millet, beans, and other crops. They also raised livestock, and made furs. These tribes formed tribal states one after another in Manchuria and on the Korean peninsula. They also created an industry of metallurgy, which produced iron tools, including bronze. They also traded with other countries and introduced block printing to Japan along with art styles as well as a written language and papermaking.

In 2333 BCE Gojoseon came into existence on the southern part of the peninsula. The state embraced Chinese culture, including Confucian Philosophy and Buddhism. In this period the inhabitants of Buyeo were incorporated into Gojoseon. Gojoseon was a state of hierarchy where the monarch and other senior officials were from the aristocracy of the land, while the majority of the population was peasants. The state collected taxes from these citizens, and sometimes forced them to serve in the army or build fortifications.

By the end of this period, the state of Baekje was founded by Onjo who was a prince of Goguryeo and was the son of Jumong who was the founder of Goguryeo. The new kingdom expanded to the southwest of the peninsula, and fought against the Goguryeo commanderies and China's in the area. Baekje adopted Confucian ideas into its state belief system in 1390 CE, and made the male-centered concept of filiopiety a tenet. In the name of filiopiety fathers were accountable to their families and had to be respected and obeyed by all people, even their grandchildren and children.

Goryeo, who would rule from 918 to 1392 CE established the Hangul alphabet based on the shapes made by the mouth when it was pronounced. This greatly improved communication and led to an increase in the writing of Buddhist text. Woodblock printing and movable metal type were also improved. It was during this time that the Samguk sagi or 'History of the Three Kingdoms' first appeared in 1145 CE.

Evolution in Korea

The Korean peninsula was inhabited from Neolithic times onwards. Early evidence of human settlements can be found in the form of graves that were lined with stones, and adorned with precious items such as amazonite jewelry that were buried with the dead. Megalithic structures, referred to as dolmens, built from enormous single stones, are also common throughout the country.

In the first part of the 1st millennium BCE, Gojoseon established itself as the first recognized political state. The peninsula was later ruled by a number of states during the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC-635 CE) including Baekje and Goguryeo. The northern region of the peninsula was occupied for a period by the Balhae Kingdom which historians do not consider to be a genuine Korean state.

Following the Three Kingdoms arose the Proto-Three Kingdoms Period, or Several States Period. Of them, Baekje was the most powerful state however, its dynasty ended when Goguryeo was defeated in 676 CE and left it with its southern territories of Manchuria and the western region surrounding the Hwanghae Bay, while eastern Buyeo and the Gaya confederacy prospered for a period of time.

The Unified Silla kingdom then emerged, and the three kingdoms began to work together to expand their territorial holdings. In the final, Silla, with significant Chinese assistance, defeated the other states and unified the peninsula in 935 CE.

As Korea is entering the post-crisis phase the development paradigm of the country appears to be in flux. People who are shocked by the immense cost of the old system advocate a thorough program of liberalization in capital as well as labor markets. On the other hand champions of the old system are seeking to preserve it by leveraging nationalist sentiments and exaggerating fears of job loss.

Analysts and academics are divided about the extent to which Korea's growth is influenced by these two trends. This article reviews developments to date, by looking at five phases of Korea's political evolution: democratic illiberalism (1945-60) democratic authoritarianism (1961-72) and authoritarian exceptionalism (1972-87), democratic paternalism (1987-2001), and democratic participation (2002 to present). This article also highlights the most important factors that appear to be shaping these processes.

Creationism in Korea

In South Korea, 26 percent of the population is Christian. The creationists have been successful in promoting their views among this group. A 2009 survey showed that almost one-third of respondents didn't believe in evolution. Of those, 41% said there was not enough scientific evidence to support the theory; 39% said it contradicted their religious beliefs. 17 percent said they did not understand it. This level of doubt is comparable to that of the United States where a similar percentage do not believe humans evolved from less advanced types of life.

In the past, the anti-evolutionist campaign in Korea focused primarily on the education of students and the introduction of Christ to them. A significant increase in interest in creation science came in 1980, with the inauguration of a four-day seminar during the World Evangelization Crusade in Seoul which included Drs. Henry Morris and Duane Giss of ICR were the keynote speakers. This event attracted a huge number of church leaders and scientists.

The success of the event led to the formation of the Korea Association of Creation Research on January 31st of 1980. The inaugural event was widely reported in the national press, including The Korea Times and Chosun Ilbo, and it attracted a lot of attention.

KACR began publishing a monthly newsletter, CREATION, in which it reported on its activities and also published articles on the scientific evidence supporting creationism. It also translated slides and film strips from ICR as well as some books on creationism that were published outside of Korea. KACR members lectured throughout the country at universities and churches.

One instance of a KACR success story was at the KAIST university in Seoul. There, enough students were interested in the idea of creationism that they raised the money and support needed to build a small museum on campus showing creationist models of fossils and other exhibits.

In addition to its work, KACR has published a bimonthly publication called CREATION. The magazine covers a variety of topics that pertain to the science of creation. It also sponsored a series of lectures by ICR staff. It has also created an organization of local branch offices that offer talks and seminars to schoolchildren and community groups.

Changes in South Korea

In the late 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, Korea moved toward a Westernised lifestyle. The traditional Korean dress, the hanbok, was replaced by miniskirts and other fashion elements from abroad. The traditional Korean music was also replaced by rock and roll and jazz. During this time, the famous samulnori, or masked dance dramas, were popular with the general public. These dramatic pieces were performed to the beat of shaman drummers as well as other musical instruments.

The economic crisis has formed Korea's new paradigm of development. The main challenge for the new regime lies in the proper balance between state-led economic policies and market-oriented ones. It also involves rethinking the incentives monitoring and discipline schemes that have created the pre-crisis system. These issues are examined in Chapters 3 and 4.

Established by Onjo, prince of Goguryeo and the third son of Jumong, Baekje was established in the middle of the Hangang River, those from Buyeo and other areas, and immigrants from northern China. In the 4th century, in the early part of, Baekje was a major regional power, and expanded its territory to Mahan in the north and Jeollanam-do in the south. The kingdom was in constant conflict with Goguryeo and the Chinese commanders at the border.

The decline of Silla between the 8th and 9th centuries resulted in the rise of powerful local factions. Gungye an eminent noble from Later Baekje, established a kingdom with Songak as its capital. It also held control over a portion of the present-day Jeolla and Chungcheong provinces. Then, he moved the capital to Wansanju and became a rival to Goguryeo.

However his rule was not long-lasting. Wang Geon, a powerful local leader who defeated Gungye in 935 and united Goryeo, Baekje, and Silla, later incorporated Baekje into Goryeo and acted as a peaceful successor. In addition, Wang Geon introduced fundamental reforms and strengthened a centralized ruling system. This marked the end of the Three Kingdoms Period. From that point the Korean peninsula was under the control of the Goryeo Dynasty. During the Three Kingdoms Period, Goguryeo Baekje Silla slowly grew into powerful states on the peninsula as well as in Manchuria.