[학술논문] A Review of the Chinese, Russian, US and EU Strategies in the Korean Peninsula from 2006-2012
...strategies, so that we may get a better idea of what to expect in the near future. Since research shows that in the absence of some form of diplomatic and strategic common ground between international actors stability is not likely to be achieved, the research pays particular attention to levels of “trust” between the different parties. The methodology used involves a qualitative examination...
[학술논문] Regional Governance of North Korean Human Rights
Despite the participation and collaboration of diverse actors for North Korean human rights in recent years, the situation in North Korea has not improved. In order to explain the ineffectiveness of regional governance for the improvement of North Korean human rights, this paper endeavors to evaluate the transnational actors’ policies in the context of human rights theories. This paper designs...
[학술논문] Identity, Supreme Dignity, and North Korea’s External Behavior: A Cultural/Ideational Perspective
One of the most puzzling aspects of North Korea’s foreign policybehavior is its hyper-sensitive reactions to outside actors’ blasphemyagainst its supreme leader. At times, the DPRK is willing to sacrificeits economic gains and even security interests if the supremeleader’s esteem and honor are at stake. Why? We argue that it is because any blasphemy against the leader is tantamount...
[학술논문] The Factors Why China Changed to a De Facto “Two Koreas” Policy during the Period between 1985 and 1988
During the period between 1985 and 1988, Northeast Asia underwent great changes. After 1985, relations between Beijing and Moscow were drastically improving. Both China and the Soviet Union began to take a more positive approach toward South Korea. Since 1985, there have been affirmative and substantial improvements in Sino-South Korean relations politically and economically. The gradual improvement
[학술논문] 북한이탈주민의 사회적응에 영향을 미치는 부부요인
This study examined positive and negative marital factors on social adaptation to South Korea among North Korean refugees. In terms of previous studies, family variables play an important role in the adaptation to new society among refugees. We analyzed three major marital factors of marriage background, dyadic adjustment, and marital violence. Marital factors consisted of place of birth, place of