The Leadership Premium: Committee Leadership Status and Political Donations to Incumbent Legislators in South Korea

• In Event: Money and Influence in Legislatures

Brief Overview

Committee chairs in South Korea's National Assembly receive significantly higher political contributions than non-leaders, demonstrating that institutional power attracts strategic donations even under strict campaign finance regulations.

Authors

• Sinjae Kang, Yonsei University

• Kyungrim Chung, Yonsei University