[학술논문] 1. Theorization of Kim Dae Jung’s Pursuit of Inter-Korean Economic Exchanges: 2. Complex interdependence model
...confrontation still prevailed. As a preliminary analytical framework to explain the substantial changes in inter-Korean relations during the Kim Dae Jung presidency, this paper proposes complex interdependence model as an ideal type of relationship. The model reflects a key pattern of changes in international relations, typified by transnational interaction and asymmetrical reciprocity, and these notions...
[학술논문] Inter-Korean trade and the 2002 nuclear crisis: Influence and Effect
Scholars in international relations have largely shared that militarized international conflict and tension tend to make business elites to decrease or adjust trade flows with adversary nations. Unlike this widely accepted conclusion, the trade relationship between South and North Korea under the nuclear confrontation (2002-2006) showed a steady growth despite the rising military tension caused by
[학술논문] Sino-ROK Relations at a Crossroads: From Qiutong cunyi (求同存異) to Yizhong qiutong (異中求同)
...importance of U.S.-China relations in peninsular security. Not only did the death of Kim Jong-il transpire in the post-Cheonan context of tense inter-Korean relations, but the “competitive interdependence” between Beijing and Washington—in the form of strategic distrust, China’s rise, and recent readjustments in U.S. defense strategy—would affect the stability and prosperity...
[학술논문] Changing Security Landscape of Northeast Asia in Transition : A View from Japan
...sometimes take assertive behaviors and such behaviors has raised concern among regional countries, especially countries at South China Sea and East China Sea. On the other hand, since economic interdependence with China has deepened and spread, shaping the future of "win-win" for both China and regional countries is the most important regional strategic challenge. In such radically changing...
[학술논문] Russia's Security Priorities in Northeast Asia
...and more important for Russia to be engaged in Asia Pacific affairs. Objectively, the most important part of the region for Russia is Northeast Asia. This sub-region is a place where economic interdependence between NEA "troika" – China, Japan and South Korea – is growing. Rising economic interaction within "troika" and between "troika"and ASEAN grouping will...