[학술논문] Changing Security Landscape of Northeast Asia in Transition : A View from Japan
...most important regional strategic challenge. In such radically changing region, both Japan and Republic of Korea (ROK)face common strategic challenge, with some difference in nuance. Both countries share democratic values, market economy, being allies of the U.S., threatened by North Korea, and facing complex problems from the rise of China. Given rapidly changing strategic landscape, Japan and ROKshould...
[학술논문] The Korea-US Alliance as a Source of Creeping Tension: A Korean Perspective
... choices have derived from the precarious situation on the Korean peninsula and the North Korean threat. Although the convergence of security interests between China and South Korea works against the transformation of the US alliance, North Korea’s provocations stimulate South Korea’s desire to maintain the alliance and limit the ability of South Korea to refuse the US requests.
[학술논문] Ieodo as Metaphor? The Growing Importance of Sovereignty Disputes in South Korea–China Relations and the Role of the United States
Territorial sovereignty disputes are taking on increasing importance for South Korea–China relations over the past decade as concerns about regime stability in China and North Korea deepen, as Chinese foreign policy becomes more assertive, and as South Korea reacts to these developments. Analyzing such disputes is important for understanding how the bilateral relationship is evolving. Some of...
[학술논문] Security Challenges and Policy Dilemmas of South Korea in 2012
...issues facing the international community, but this could be wishful thinking. The importance of the ROK-U.S. alliance cannot be overemphasized as long as U.S.-China relations remain one of “checking up on one another” and confrontation, and there are continued threats from North Korea. The South is certainly not alone in wishing to see China’s development in diverse sectors, i.e...
[학술논문] 비무장지대의 세계평화공원 조성을 위한 관광의 평화적 가치 연구
...peninsula. As a result of these findings and the interests of creating better relations between North and South Korea there has been a proposal to convert the DMZ into a World Peace Park. This paper describes the peaceful values and tourist benefits of creating a joint nature conservation programme between North and South Korea. A World Peace Park is a conservation area that incorporates natural ecosystems...