[학술논문] The Relations between the Republic of Poland and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Poland and the DPRK causes us to take stock of the relationship. The first 40 years of bilateral relations between Poland and DPRK was set against the backdrop of the Cold War reality. During the first 20 years of this period, relations between the two nations were very close. Poland was invited to be a member of the Neutral Countries...

[학술논문] Japan’s Power Shift and Its DPRK Policy

...Japan–DPRK relations. Yet, the DPJ’s stance toward the DPRK’s military threat and the Japan–US alliance is different from that of the LDP. So far, the DPJ has opted to avoid following in the LDP’s footsteps of strengthening the alliance and expanding Japan’s military operations in response to the DPRK’s military threat. Instead, it intends to increase Japan’s independence from the USA, and reduce US military...

[학술논문] Northeast Asian Security: Perspectives, Bargaining, and Issues In The US Alliances

...challenging each of the three alliances or partnerships, this paper gives particular attention to the US Marine/Futenma basing issue in Japan, the ongoing US-ROK “Op Con” transfer in Seoul as the DPRK threat continues, and the Taiwan Relations Act and US arms sales, as they signify American underwriting of a peaceful transition between Taiwan and China. Suggestions for US policies conclude the paper.

[학술논문] The EU's Policy towards the Korean Peninsula

...States. In order to look into the EU-DPRK relationsthis article attempts to first, provide a theoretical frame on explaining the mechanism of EU and North Korea relationships, second, explain the basic of the EU's North Korea policy, third also explain the changes in the policy after the 2002 nuclear crisis and lastly consider the prospects of future relations. As a result, a few possible directions...

[학술논문] 미국에서 본 동아시아: 하버드 옌칭 연구소 방문기

...lectures, 'International Relations of East Asia' (by Alastair Iain Johnston) in fall 2011 and 'Government and Politics of Modern Japan' (by Amy L. Catalinac) in spring 2012. It reminds me how important of East Asia relations in peace through these lectures. I participated many seminars mostly held by Harvard Yenching Institute, Fairbank Center, Korea Institute and US-Japan Relations program of Weatherhead...

[해외] New Alliance Dynamics in and Around Korea

...Republic of Korea or DPRK) alliance emerging from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has concentrated on what each side offers the other and the activity of North Korean troops in Ukraine, it tends to ignore the dynamics of Russia-North Korea-China relations in error. These dynamics affect not only these countries but also South Korea (Republic of Korea or ROK), Japan and the US as well as the war...

[해외] Russia-DPRK Relations: Strategic Partnership or Opportunistic Alliance?

...80 years has put Russia-DPRK relations into overdrive, with Russia’s need for outside assistance fueling the development of deep military cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) leader Kim Jong Un have established a personal rapport with each other, one driven in large measure by a shared animosity of US foreign policy and what...

[해외] South Korea’s Surprisingly Successful China Policy

...After all, Yoon on the campaign trail talked tough on China, and conservative South Korean politicians typically deepen the US alliance and are suspicious of Chinese support to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). Even despite the growing closeness of DPRK-China ties, Yoon has been able to effectively manage his government’s relationship with Beijing, potentially setting a template...