The Candlelight Movement, Democracy, and Communication in Korea

ISBN-13: 9780367415976 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 166 str.

Jonghwa Lee; Chuyun Oh; Yong-Chan Kim

Opis

This book examines key features, problems and implications of the 2016-2017 Candlelight Movement, a historical cornerstone for democracy and social movements in South Korea.

Spis treści

Part 1: Media and media space  1. A crisis of press freedom: Investigative journalism and the downfall of the President  2. One small action for the larger movement  3. Social media use on protest sites during the 2016–2017 candlelight vigils in Seoul  Part 2: Culture and performance  4. "With the brightest light we have": K-pop fandom in candlelight movement and diversification of Korean protest culture  5. Channeling anger into hope  6. Dancing for hope: The shamanic ritual and performative Koreanness at the candlelight protests  Part 3: Counterpublics and representation  7. Contested neoliberal vulnerability: Laboring, feminine, and queer subjects in the streets of the impeachment protest  8. The conservative news media outlets: Blowing out candles for economic democracy  9. From flags to candles: Visual hailing and articulation of nation  Appendix: An analysis of contemporary Korean society through the candlelight movement: A historical perspective to the social phenomena and changes