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Internet: Double-Edged Sword

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Digital Populism Shows Both Constructive and Destructive Sides

By Kim Young-mi

The penetration of the Internet in Korean society is usually seen as a positive development, perhaps even a model for other countries; more efficient bureaucracy, more political figures making use of political blogs, and greater opportunities for citizen participation seem to connect government and citizens in a mutually beneficial way.