South Korea's weak party system creates challenges for democratic representation. This study investigates how partisan identity influences economic perceptions among citizens. The research employs mixed-method survey and experiment techniques to examine public opinion formation.
Context: South Korea operates under a distinctive political framework characterized by divided electorate loyalties despite fragmented institutional power.
Findings: Survey results reveal that voters' economic assessments are significantly influenced by their partisan identification, even in contexts lacking strong party competition. Experimental data demonstrates how partisan cues impact perceptions of economic policies and outcomes.
Implications: This evidence challenges conventional descriptive representation models, suggesting partisanship operates effectively beyond formal institutional manifestations.
