The transformation of cyberactivism and democratic governance in Korea: The role of technology, civil society, and institutions

Korea Observer

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 337-368

  Jho, Whasun ^a  

^a Yonsei University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Candlelight demonstration; Civil organization; Cyberactivism; Governance; Internet

Indexed keywords

EID: 70349289699     PISSN: 00233919     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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