Structural obstacles, party hierarchies and economic precarity limit youth influence despite electoral participation

Even though youth turnout remains high in South Korea’s elections, institutional mechanisms continue to limit young people’s ability to influence policymaking, candidate selection and political agenda-setting. 

Despite rising participation, youth representation remains largely symbolic, raising concerns about long-term legitimacy and democratic resilience.

Even though youth turnout remains high in South Korea’s elections, institutional mechanisms continue to limit young people’s ability to influence policymaking, candidate selection and political agenda-setting. 

Despite rising participation, youth representation remains largely symbolic, raising concerns about long-term legitimacy and democratic resilience.

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