[학술논문] THE KOREA NUCLEAR CRISIS AND THE CHANGING <em>SINO</em>-<em>DPRK</em> RELATIONSHIP

... analyzes the reasons and purposes for the <em>DPRK</em>&rsquo;s nuclear tests, considers the origin and development of the Six Party Talks, and concludes that the talks, while frustrating to various parties, have not been a total failure since they were moving in the right direction. The article examines the changing <em>Sino</em>-<em>DPRK</em> relationship and concludes that China should develop a long-term strategy toward...

[학술논문] The Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions on North Korea: China's Vital Role

...cleavages between China and North Korea since October 2006 when the latter tested its nuclear weapons, this study shows that their <em>relations</em> have remained robust in the economic context although they are experiencing a political transition. This paper begins with <em>Sino</em>-<em>DPRK</em> <em>relations</em> by exploring the status of the alliance in transition in the political and military context. Further, it considers the economic...

[학술논문] Prospects for <em>Sino</em>-American Policy Coordination toward North Korea

...fluctuations in Chinese policy toward North Korea and <em>Sino</em>-U.S. cooperation,respectively, provide a data set that can be analyzed to understand in greater detail the relationship between instability on the Korean peninsula and prospects for policy cooperation between the United States and China. This article will analyze fluctuations in <em>Sino</em>-American cooperation over policy toward North Korea to...

[학술논문] 历史的暧昧：依旧存续的中朝同盟？

...the nuclear issue and the development of China-ROK <em>relations</em> in recent years, <em>Sino</em>-<em>DPRK</em> allicance basis which was &ldquo;sealed in blood friendship&rdquo; has been questioned. Is it to continue to consolidate the alliance and to develop the all-round cooperation partnership, or to repeal the treaty of alliance and return to a normal state <em>relations</em>? The decisive factor still lies on the national security...

[학술논문] What Does North Korea Want from China? Understanding Pyongyang’s Policy Priorities toward Beijing

...priorities and ideology play in NorthKorea&rsquo;s enactment of foreign policy toward China? Historically, both NorthKorea and China are communist nations that share cultural characteristics. Currently, the <em>Sino</em>-North Korea alliance still seems effective and valid. Whenlooking at China, North Korea does not perceive any struggle with regard tosecurity and regime legitimacy. Thus it is reasonable to assume...

[국내] Dependencia, North Korea Style

Ever since the end of the Cold War the <em>Sino</em>-<em>DPRK</em> relationship has been the main external buttress helping to prop up the North Korean regime. Beijing has long provided its treaty allies in Pyongyang with economic sustenance and international support in exchange for border stability (and possibly other benefits as well). It is therefore striking that Pyongyang has recently taken to disparaging its...

[해외] North Korea’s Importance for Putin’s “Turn to the East”

...Republic of Korea&rsquo;s (<em>DPRK</em> or North Korea) importance for the &ldquo;Turn.&rdquo; After China, North Korea is one of two states&mdash;along with India&mdash;of greatest significance for Putin&rsquo;s initiative for no less than four reasons. They reflect the security and identity aims of the &ldquo;Turn.&rdquo; They also are testimony to the complexity of <em>Sino</em>-Russian <em>relations</em>&mdash;close but often...

[해외] Cargo Trucks Lined Up at Sinuiju

Commercial satellite imagery shows that truck traffic at North Korea&rsquo;s most important international trade border with China is beginning to return to normal. For the first time since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, imagery shows multiple trucks queued, waiting to enter a customs yard in Sinuiju&mdash;the final stop before crossing into China.