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Throughout my Bachelor's degree in International Relations, my thesis was "South Korea: Hallyu as a Soft Power Instrument in Foreign Policy". During the research and writing process I was able to learn and comprehend more about the role of South Korea's Soft Power in its Foreign Policy for the transformation and consolidation of the country's international political relations. After completing my bachelor's thesis, I have discovered a sense of purpose in keeping my academic research goals having South Korea as an object of study.
South Korea occupies a unique geopolitical position in the global scenario, with significant influence in understanding the political, social, and cultural dynamics in Asia, a region crucial in the global political landscape. South Korea serves as a bridge between the West and the East, offering a distinct perspective for comparative studies in Political Science and International Relations. For my Master's degree in Political Science, my academic goal is to explore the relationship between national identity and the rise of political right-wing movements in the 21st century, through a comparative analysis between my home country, Brazil, and South Korea.
Having my research focused on "The Mobilization of National Identity in the Rise of Political Right: A Comparative Study between Brazil and South Korea in the 21st Century", I aim to examine how the rise of political right-wing movements in Brazil and South Korea throughout the 21st century reflects a global dynamic shaped by the strategic use of national identity as a tool for consolidating political legitimacy. Although Brazil and South Korea present different historical, cultural, and geopolitical contexts, both share the use of national identity as a central mechanism for political mobilization, which is further highlighted in the context of the rise of right-wing political governments. This comparative analysis aims to understand how national identity is mobilized by political movements in Brazil and South Korea, proposing to assess how narratives of constructing external and internal enemies, belonging, and security are instrumentalized to strengthen popular support and ensure political legitimacy.
The relevance of this study lies within a broader discussion on the mechanisms of political legitimization and the construction of consensus within contemporary democracies. In the context of the increasing global political polarization, it is crucial to understand how identity elements are mobilized by political leaders and movements to solidify the established order. The choice of Brazil and South Korea as case studies is motivated by the fact that, although they have distinct political and cultural trajectories, both countries have experienced the rise of the right in recent years, with a notable articulation of national identity elements to legitimize their agendas.
Through a qualitative and comparative methodology, and using a discourse analysis approach, the study aims to investigate and explore the impact of the identity narratives on the domestic and international perception of Brazil and South Korea's political legitimacy. To identify discursive patterns, Content Analysis will be employed, while Comparative Analysis will be used to highlight the similarities and differences between the national identity narratives and their political implications.
In the time of my first semester as a Master's student in Korea, I plan to strengthen my fundamental knowledge regarding the Korean perspective of Political Science while adapting to the Korean education system. For the second semester, I intend to start consulting the academic professor regarding my goal of study as well as diving deeper into the theoretical framework that will be based on fundamental concepts from political theory and political science.
Among the main authors and works that will support the research, the following stand out: Benedict Anderson (1983), with his theory of "Imagined Communities", which proposes that national identity is a social construct and can be mobilized by political elites to consolidate power. Anthony Smith (1991), in his work "National Identity", discusses the relationship between national identity and political legitimacy. Pierre Bourdieu (1991), in "Language and Symbolic Power", addresses how national identity functions as a form of symbolic capital used by elites to legitimize their political authority. Gi-Wook Shin (2006), in "Ethnic Nationalism in Korea", analyzes the role of ethnic nationalism in South Korean politics and how it is used to justify conservative and security policies. Finally, Flavia Biroli (2020), in her studies on the rise of the right in Brazil, explores the mobilization of family, religious, and traditional values in Brazilian politics.
By the third semester, I expect to start conducting my research (discourse analysis, documents and qualitative research) as well as the analysis of the collected data and writing of the research project. In my fourth, and last semester in Korea as a Master's degree scholar, I aspire to conclude the thesis and the program with academic excellence.
Throughout my Bachelor's degree in International Relations, my thesis was "South Korea: Hallyu as a Soft Power Instrument in Foreign Policy". During the research and writing process I was able to learn and comprehend more about the role of South Korea's Soft Power in its Foreign Policy for the transformation and consolidation of the country's international political relations. After completing my bachelor's thesis, I have discovered a sense of purpose in keeping my academic research goals having South Korea as an object of study.
South Korea occupies a unique geopolitical position in the global scenario, with significant influence in understanding the political, social, and cultural dynamics in Asia, a region crucial in the global political landscape. South Korea serves as a bridge between the West and the East, offering a distinct perspective for comparative studies in Political Science and International Relations. For my Master's degree in Political Science, my academic goal is to explore the relationship between national identity and the rise of political right-wing movements in the 21st century, through a comparative analysis between my home country, Brazil, and South Korea.
Having my research focused on "The Mobilization of National Identity in the Rise of Political Right: A Comparative Study between Brazil and South Korea in the 21st Century", I aim to examine how the rise of political right-wing movements in Brazil and South Korea throughout the 21st century reflects a global dynamic shaped by the strategic use of national identity as a tool for consolidating political legitimacy. Although Brazil and South Korea present different historical, cultural, and geopolitical contexts, both share the use of national identity as a central mechanism for political mobilization, which is further highlighted in the context of the rise of right-wing political governments. This comparative analysis aims to understand how national identity is mobilized by political movements in Brazil and South Korea, proposing to assess how narratives of constructing external and internal enemies, belonging, and security are instrumentalized to strengthen popular support and ensure political legitimacy.
The relevance of this study lies within a broader discussion on the mechanisms of political legitimization and the construction of consensus within contemporary democracies. In the context of the increasing global political polarization, it is crucial to understand how identity elements are mobilized by political leaders and movements to solidify the established order. The choice of Brazil and South Korea as case studies is motivated by the fact that, although they have distinct political and cultural trajectories, both countries have experienced the rise of the right in recent years, with a notable articulation of national identity elements to legitimize their agendas.
Through a qualitative and comparative methodology, and using a discourse analysis approach, the study aims to investigate and explore the impact of the identity narratives on the domestic and international perception of Brazil and South Korea's political legitimacy. To identify discursive patterns, Content Analysis will be employed, while Comparative Analysis will be used to highlight the similarities and differences between the national identity narratives and their political implications.
In the time of my first semester as a Master's student in Korea, I plan to strengthen my fundamental knowledge regarding the Korean perspective of Political Science while adapting to the Korean education system. For the second semester, I intend to start consulting the academic professor regarding my goal of study as well as diving deeper into the theoretical framework that will be based on fundamental concepts from political theory and political science.
Among the main authors and works that will support the research, the following stand out: Benedict Anderson (1983), with his theory of "Imagined Communities", which proposes that national identity is a social construct and can be mobilized by political elites to consolidate power. Anthony Smith (1991), in his work "National Identity", discusses the relationship between national identity and political legitimacy. Pierre Bourdieu (1991), in "Language and Symbolic Power", addresses how national identity functions as a form of symbolic capital used by elites to legitimize their political authority. Gi-Wook Shin (2006), in "Ethnic Nationalism in Korea", analyzes the role of ethnic nationalism in South Korean politics and how it is used to justify conservative and security policies. Finally, Flavia Biroli (2020), in her studies on the rise of the right in Brazil, explores the mobilization of family, religious, and traditional values in Brazilian politics.
By the third semester, I expect to start conducting my research (discourse analysis, documents and qualitative research) as well as the analysis of the collected data and writing of the research project. In my fourth, and last semester in Korea as a Master's degree scholar, I aspire to conclude the thesis and the program with academic excellence.
