Constitutionalism on trial in South Korea

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South Korea's transition to democracy, expanding popular rule and deepening individual rights took place together, but Roh Moo Hyun's presidency had exposed rifts between majority rule and constitutionalism that the country's judiciary struggled to bridge. A political hybrid of reinvigorated class-consciousness and proud nationalism found remarkably fertile ground in post transition Korea.

South Korea, Constitutional Procedures, Constitutional law, Roh Moo-hyun

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Indonesia's quest for accountable governance

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The positive political scene in Indonesia gave the Indonesians a reason to be proud about their achievements though they have suffered huge losses due to the tsunami tragedy. The country had held three major elections and produced a lawful government, which faces the challenge of securing regular governmental accountability.

Legal issues & crime, Indonesia, Disaster Aid, Disaster Relief & Insurance, Economic aspects, Company legal issue, Investigations, Disaster relief, Tsunamis, Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004

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"Business populism" in Thailand

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Thaksin Shinawatra was reelected on 6th February 2005, thus becoming the first elected head of government in Thai history completing a four-year term. Thaksin's party 'Thais Love Thais' offers a coalition of populist rhetoric with policies that serve the interests of Thai business class.

Government expenditures, Government domestic functions, Thailand, Government Regulation, Social aspects, Economic policy, Social policy, Elections, Coalition governments, Business-government relations, Thaksin, Shinawatra (Thai prime minister)

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