The political economy of heavy industrialization: The Heavy and Chemical Industry (HCI) push in South Korea in the I970s
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The genesis of the Heavy and Chemical Industry program and the way in which it was managed for Korea, is discussed. It was not an irrational industrial policy or a temporal policy deviation needed only for the self-interest or prestige of the authoritarian ruling elite, but the process by which this policy took place represents a major economic policy change in Korea.
Publication Name: Modern Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0026-749X
Year: 2005
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Commune elections in Cambodia: 1981 foundations and 2002 reformulations
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On 3 February 2002, Cambodians voted in a multi-party contest to elect commune councils, which was the countryEs first local government elections. The nature and the role of the commune-level administration, prior to the Paris Peace Agreement of October 1991 are examined.
Publication Name: Modern Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0026-749X
Year: 2004
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Citizenship, social equality and government reform: changes in the household registration system in Korea, 1894-1910
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The Korean state, before the 20th century, has maintained a system of household registration. The citizenship, social equality and Government reform related changes in the household registration system in Korea are presented.
Publication Name: Modern Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0026-749X
Year: 2004
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