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Local Autonomy in South Korea by Max Flores is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the history and structure of local government in South Korea. It notes that local self-government was first implemented in 1952 but lasted only 9 years before authoritarian rule abolished local elections. Local autonomy was reestablished in the late 1980s and early 1990s as democratization increased. The main functions of local councils in Korea are policymaking, representing constituents, and oversight of the executive branch. Key powers of local councils outlined in the Local Autono
- Author
- Max Flores
- Language
- EN