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Korean Politics' Obsession with 'Legitimacy' and the Reality of Succession
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- The article critiques the Korean political tendency to emphasize 'legitimacy' (적통), defined by lineage and succession, over 'orthodoxy' (정통성), which is based on voter consent and competitiveness.
- It argues that while historical monarchies relied on legitimacy, modern democratic parties must prioritize competitiveness and voter approval, as exemplified by US political shifts.
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The article critiques the Korean political tendency to emphasize 'legitimacy' (적통), defined by lineage and succession, over 'orthodoxy' (정통성), which is based on voter consent and competitiveness. It argues that while historical monarchies relied on legitimacy, modern democratic parties must prioritize competitiveness and voter approval, as exemplified by US political shifts.
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