South Korea
A technologically advanced democracy with a conscript army, a competitive market economy and a rapidly changing society.
Presidential republicAsia
How close are you to South Korea?
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What is the political profile of South Korea?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans strongly toward Democratic
83% toward Democratic
Leans strongly toward Assimilationist
82% toward Assimilationist
Leans strongly toward Unitary
78% toward Unitary
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Diplomatic
Economic
Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of South Korea, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to South Korea?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit South Korea best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches work
South Korea on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to South Korea?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.