What could be South Korea’s secret to a relatively successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic? What factors aided in that response? I would say South Korea’s successful response is due to strong civil society, social capital, and government transparency. These are fundamental components of democracy, as they form the basis of an active civil society.
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Students in political science and international relations at SUNY Geneseo examine the coronavirus pandemic from the perspectives of sustainability, democracy, and comparative politics