Between the Streets and the Assembly: Social Movements, Political Parties, and Democracy in Korea by Yoonkyung Lee (review).

"Between the Streets and the Assembly: Social Movements, Political Parties, and Democracy in Korea" by Yoonkyung Lee is a book that explores the pathways through which reform agendas can be realized in Korean politics. The author examines three trajectories taken by former pro-democracy activists: remaining in the social movement sector, joining centrist parties as politicians, and establishing progressive parties. The book provides a historical background of Korean party politics and civil society, and discusses the interplay between social movements and institutional politics. It also highlights the challenges faced by progressive politics and emphasizes the importance of not neglecting the most vulnerable people in society. [Extracted from the article]