In 1972, a South Korean president instigated a self-coup and succeeded. Understanding why – and why the latest attempt failed – helps explain how far the country’s democracy has progressed and how fragile it could become.
- Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
In the space of just a few hours, South Korea looked to be backsliding toward autocratic rule.
Critics of the South Korean leader accuse him of eroding democracy at home while embracing a historic enemy on the international stage.
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