Law in Korea has historically been viewed as merely a tool of authoritarian rule, but since the transition to democracy in 1987, it has served a more important and visible role; as a force for social change. With contributions from leading US and Korean scholars, Legal Reform in Korea, explores this response to domestic and international pressures, applying a socio-legal perspective to both legal practices and the legal institutions themselves, which have become a major political issue throughout the developing world. An invaluable resource for students of Asian law and Korean studies.