[학술논문] Alliance Theory and Northeast Asia: Challenges on the 60th Anniversary of the Korea-U.S. Alliance
...alliance has evolved into a relationship that encompasses economic, social and cultural cooperation in the post-Cold War period, South Korea’s core security interest—the improvement of inter-Korean relations and the realization of peace on the Korean Peninsula—cannot be attained. This is because the strengthening of Korea-U.S. military deterrence against North Korea can unintentionally...
[학술논문] China-U.S. Relations and the Security of the Korean Peninsula
...interests that are embodied in their respective policies toward the Korea Peninsula. Based on this elaboration, the authors further explore the divergences and convergences of the Chinese and American security strategies and foreign policies on issues related to Korea, with a focus on the effects of North Korea’s latest nuclear test in February 2013 on their respective interests and attitudes. In...
[학술논문] 존폐위기의 개성공단: 현황과 전망
...a security perspective, the KIC was a source of concern that could limit South Korea's military options by raising the possibility of South Korean workers in the KIC being held hostage. On the other hand, however, the closure of the KIC costs a lot in terms of lost business opportunities and property, diminished chances of diplomatic engagement with the North, and betrayed hopes for peace. The...
[학술논문] China’s Dilemma on the Korean Peninsula
... alliance with the North, it will inevitably hurt one of its friends. No matter how good China’s intentions are, its actions are questioned by the two Koreas. The way out of the dilemma is not to attempt to balance its respective bilateral relationships with the two Koreas, but to finish the Cold War and build a peace regime on the peninsula.
[학술논문] China’s Anti-Access Strategy versus the US’s Air-Sea Battle Concept: Implications for the Korean Peninsula and East Asian Security
...approaches the implications for the Korean Peninsula and East Asian security. China's active defense strategy proceeding to power transition in East Asia has been evaluated to cause the US's strong responses to mobilize military and diplomatic countermeasures, namely 'Pivot to Asia.' In this context, to maintain peace and the status quo, regional countries should participate in the appropriate...