Legal Reform in Korea

<p>Law in Korea has historically been viewed as merely a tool of authoritarian rule but since the transition to democracy in 1987 it has served a more important and visible role as a force for social change. With contributions from leading US and Korean scholars <em>Legal Reform in Korea</em> explores this response to domestic and international pressures applying a socio-legal perspective to both legal practices and the legal institutions themselves which have become a major political issue throughout the developing world. An invaluable resource for students of Asian law and Korean studies.</p>