[학술논문] Unstable Duet Between China and North Korea -International Politics of Tolerance and Autonomy-

This article proposes that is termed the ‘ Tolerance- Autonomy Model’ to explain Sino-DPRK relations by expanding prior theories on international relations between a hegemon and periphery states. According to the model, China will allow actions of the DPRK within the ‘boundary of tolerance’ so long as China’s national interests are not intruded upon. Conversely, it predicts...