"Struggles for Democracy in Korea and Beyond” brings together scholars studying Korea as well as countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other regions to explore the conditions under which democratic institutions may develop, persist, or erode across different political contexts. The workshop aims to foster comparative discussion of the opportunities and challenges for democratization and democratic stability.

Schedule:

• 8:30-9 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
• 9 a.m. Opening Remarks
• 9:10-10:15 a.m. Panel 1: Party Development and Political Representation
• 10:15 - 10:25 a.m. Break
• 10:25 - 11:30 a.m. Panel 2: Regime Trajectories and Political Mobilization
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch
• 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Panel 3: Democratic Stability and the Judiciary
• 1:45 - 2:10 p.m. Coffee Break
• 2:10 - 3:15 p.m. Panel 4: Solidarity and Political Integration in Democracies
• 3:15 - 3:25 p.m. Closing Remarks