Which Was More Democratic in the Same Era: Joseon or Western Europe?
Which Was More Democratic in the Same Era: Joseon or Western Europe? South Korean Democracy Is No Accident South Korea is one of the countries that has established democracy at an unprecedented speed in modern history. Just a century ago, this land was under a monarchical system. Despite experiencing military regimes and authoritarian rule, the powerful civic spirit that culminated in the Candlelight Revolution has attracted global attention. This remarkable democratic development cannot simply be attributed to the importation of foreign institutions or political coincidences. Rather, its roots can be traced back to the country’s long historical tradition, particularly the political culture of the Joseon Dynasty. "World Democracy Index Map - Wikipedia The Era of European Absolute Monarchies — Governance Without Participation During the 17th and 18th centuries, Europe was dominated by absolute monarchies. Louis XIV of France famously declared, “I am the state,” centralizing legisl...