State Security and Regime Security: President Syngman Rhee and the Insecurity Dilemma in South Korea, 1953-60 (St Antony's Series)

Hong, Yong-Pyo

ISBN 10: 0333717120 / ISBN 13: 9780333717127

Published by Macmillan, 2000

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0333717120.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: State Security and Regime Security: President Syngman Rhee and the Insecurity Dilemma in South Korea, 1953-60 (St Antony's Series)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333717120
• ISBN 13: 9780333717127
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
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Synopsis

This volume examines the interaction between state security and regime security in South Korea in the period 1953-60 under the leadership of President Syngman Rhee. The author shows that the "march North" was a manifestation of Rhee's concern for both state and regime security and that Rhee's aggressive anti-Communist policy contributed to the promotion of security in South Korea. As he declined in popularity, however, Rhee's concern for the survival of the regime increased and he used the prevailing anti-Communist feeling to enhance his legitimacy. However, his tactics could ensure neither regime security nor the security of South Korea.