[학술논문] Security Challenges and Policy Dilemmas of South Korea in 2012
... between South Korea and China. The best scenario would be if the G-2, i.e. the United States and China, are willing to assume their share of responsibilities and capabilities in pending 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...
[학술논문] Korean Understanding of Taiwan Situation and Future Prospects for Korea-Taiwan Cooperation
...influenced by U.S.-China relations, Taiwan is absolutely connected to a part of the peace and security of the Korean peninsula. Fourth, what will Taiwan do in the case that it no longer has a power that will protect its security? Hence, in the case that the U.S. considers Taiwan a strategic burden and does not continue to protect it, what decision will Taiwan make? The U.S.-Taiwan relations is a good...
[학술논문] The “Conflict-Reconciliation” Cycle on the Korean Peninsula: A Chinese Perspective
...ROK diplomacy, the “conflict-reconciliation” cycle offers a reference for solving other regional and international problems, such as the rivalry between China and the United States against the backdrop of China’s rise, the proper role of ROK diplomacy,the mutual understanding between the two Koreas, and the DPRK’s efforts to ease its political dilemma through economic means.
[학술논문] Northeast Asia and the Trust-building Process: Neighboring States’ Policy Coordination
...peace, and unification. It has achieved widespread support from the traditional bilateral diplomacy with the U.S. and China, as well as from multilateral diplomacy. In particular, the core principle in the implementation of the Trust-building Process is the ‘Alignment policy,’ which highlights the balance between the importance of South-North Korean relations and international cooperation.
[학술논문] China-U.S. Relations and the Security of the Korean Peninsula
...Korea’s latest nuclear test in February 2013 on their respective interests and attitudes. In conclusion, the authors offer some practical approaches that might be jointly implemented by China and the United States in their handling of Korea-related issues. The authors argue that, despite the complexities of China-U.S. bilateral relations and some potential sources of hostility between them, China and...