[학술논문] Why China Normalized Relations with South Korea, 1989-1992
From1989-1992, Northeast Asia underwent great changes. In 1989, China and the Soviet Union normalized relations after a 30-year rift. Sino-Soviet normalization heightened expectations for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. Regardless of North Korea, China could expand its economic ties with South Korea. South Korea’s Northern Policy gave top priority to establishing diplomatic ties
[학술논문] The Reasons Why China Changed to a “Two Koreas” Policy Gradually, 1979-1984
During the period between 1949 and 1978, China maintained close relations with North Korea and totally ignored South Korea. In other words, China pursued a “One Korea” policy. But China started to change to a “Two Koreas” policy gradually during the period between 1979 and 1984. In December 1978, Deng Xiaoping adopted bold economic reforms and open door policy at the Third Plenum
[학술논문] China’s Position on North Korea’s Provocations
A series of North Korean military provocations, including an artillery attack on Yeonpyeong Island in 2010, long-range rocket launches in 2012, and a third nuclear test in 2013, have undermined the security environment around the Korean peninsula. Those provocations startled China’s leadership and put China in a tight spot diplomatically. China can’t abandon North Korea, however. China