Introduction

In short, the 2016-2017 Candlelight Movement was a political as much as a communicative and discursive movement a primary reason why authors as editors believed that the contributors of this volume, who have expertise in Communication, can offer important insights on the topic. In analyzing the 2016-17 Korean candlelight movement, this chapter focuses on what made Koreans still hopeful despite political corruption and prolonged social injustice. Drawing from appraisal theories of emotions, Kim argues that collective coping potential is a key mechanism that turns anger into hope, which in turn, mobilizes collective action. Also, this chapter examines collective memory and active communication as two primary sources for Koreans' collective coping potential. By discussing the dynamic relationships among anger, coping potential, and hope in the context of collective events, the chapter highlights not only unique aspects of the 2016-17 Korean candlelight movement but also a theoretical framework that can be applied to analyze other social movements.