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Rhyu Si-min is the king of Twitter among Korean politicians, but is less regal in the polls. (OhMyNews photo)

Korea: The Internet doesn’t vote

By Tue, Jun 28, 2011 4:08AM UTC View Comments Rhyu Si-min is the king of Twitter among Korean politicians, but is less regal in the polls. (OhMyNews photo)

The Internet, especially social media, has changed everything, including politics. That is the message we hear all the time.  It is perhaps truer for Korean in any place on Earth.  Roh Moo-hyun’s narrow victory in the 2002 presidential election was attributed to his loyal following among young people who organized online in groups such as...

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