ABSTRACT
Yoonhee Kim reviews the nature of citizen participation and participatory governance in the South Korean context in Chapter 19. She suggests that the nature of citizen participation has dramatically evolved as citizens become further empowered in raising their voices and influencing over public policy-making processes. Citizen involvement has been far more inclusive and active in cases of policy or political failures in South Korea. Kim discusses the development of citizen-government interactions, participatory mechanisms, and challenging issues in citizen-led participatory governance in South Korea. Participatory governance is a safeguard for ensuring government responsibility and accountability in decision-making, but the South Korean government and citizens should continue to improve their constructive and complementary roles by redefining their respective roles to promote an effective collaborative relationship.
