State-Building, State-Society Relations, Political Leadership, and External Actor: The Cases of South Korea (1945-1953) and South Vietnam (1954-1963)

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Brief Overview

This study explores conditions for successful state-building by comparing cases of South Korea (1945-1953) and South Vietnam (1954-1963). Focus will be put on the interactions among four major actors, especially the role of national leadership.

Author

• Yongjun Ko, University of Delaware