SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL DEMOCRACY IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA COMPARED TO THAILAND
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Digital Democracy, Modern Society, Republic of Korea, ThailandAbstract
This research aims to study the development, direction, and trend of social change and the development of digital democracy in the Republic of Korea compared to Thailand. To suggest guidelines for developing digital democracy that responds to the challenges of modern society in the Republic of Korea and Thailand. This research is a mixed method research. The research results found that the emergence of digital technology, urbanization and demographic changes have created new platforms for political participation, leading to the development of digital democracy. However, there are still obstacles in the state structure and politics. Economic aspects and inequality and social and cultural aspects that are limitations to the development of digital democracy in both countries.
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