Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused major changes in military policy and defense strategies in many European countries. The Ukraine war revealed the weaknesses of the defense policies of European Union countries, which have relied too much on non-traditional security measures such as international organizations and economic interdependence. European countries, which have again felt the importance of traditional security measures, rushed to take various measures to strengthen their military power, including raising defense costs, reforming the conscription system, and strengthening security cooperation. Under the influence of the war, European countries will continue to invest in defense infrastructure, equipment, and manpower in the future. <<정세와정책>> (02.03.2023) 원문보러가기

TOKYO – U.S. foreign policy is shifting from multilateralism to minilateralism, as Washington teams up with a handful of like-minded countries to pursue common agendas in groupings such as the Quad, AUKUS, Five Eyes and the D-10 Strategy Forum. … «Nikkei Asia»(2022.12.23)  original text

The “Solidarity Meeting for Students in Ukraine,” co-hosted by the Department of Politics and Economics Student Association, the Political Science Student Association, and the Emergency Response Committee of the Department of Public Administration, was held at the International Remote Conference Room of Samsung Hall on the 17th. Following the first part where Professor Kim Hun Joon Kim(Political science and  International relations of Korea University) gave a lecture on “the international political meaning of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine,” and two Ukrainian students attended the second part and answered questions. The event, in which 132 students participated, was also broadcast live on YouTube.

Amid the prevailing observation that the 2030 generation will exercise a “casting boat” in next month’s presidential election, leading candidates who rank first and second in various polls are struggling to win the votes of young people. How will our young people evaluate the so-called “youth pledges” that presidential candidates are scrambling to make? Four research institutes affiliated with Korea University’s Department of Politics and Economics have decided to hold a joint symposium on the theme of “Evaluation of Youth Policy on Presidential Pledge.” It is expected to be an important place to gauge the most important criteria for the 2030 generation to select candidates to support in the election, which candidates’ pledges are more likely to be realized and reach the hearts of the 2030 generation. The forum, co-hosted by the Peace and Democracy Institute, Economic Research Institute, Statistics Research Institute, and Government Research Institute, is hosted by Yoon⋯

The four research institutes affiliated with Korea University’s Department of Politics and Economics will hold a joint symposium on the theme of “Evaluation of Presidential Election Pledges Youth Policy” at B2 Studio, the school’s media center, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on the 17th.  The forum, co-hosted by the Peace and Democracy Institute, Economic Research Institute, Statistics Research Institute, and Government Research Institute, is hosted by Yoon Suh Jung, a professor of statistics, and students from various departments of Department of Politics and Economics presenting youth policies. Shin Wha Lee(political science and international relations), director of the Peace and Democracy Institute, Sung Jin Kang (economics), director of the Economic Research Institute, and Eung Kyoon Lee (administration professor) of the Government Research Institute will be the debaters. You can watch it on-line through Korea University’s YouTube channel.

“We need a change to increase accessibility and utilization of youth spaces in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.” The youth space was expanded to each district in 2015 when the Seoul Government launched the youth space “Zero-Gravity Zone” project. According to the 2020 Seoul-type Youth Security Promotion Plan, youth space refers to an activity space that connects youth and society by establishing a youth community as well as supporting youth jobs. In Seongbuk-gu, there are also youth spaces such as “Zero-Gravity zone” in Dongseon-dong, “Seongbuk Youth Space” in Sangwolgok-dong, “Gil-eum” in Gileum-dong, and “Youth Life Power Plant” in Jeongneung-dong. (…)

“Hidden women’s policy. I can’t use it because I can’t see it” The Media Literacy research team of  Korea University’s  Peace and Democracy Institute wrote two planned articles dealing with “Seongbuk-Gu One-woman Household Policy” sponsored by the Korea Press Foundation. <Reporter’s note> Single-woman households in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, account for 18.5% of all households. They have no choice but to respond relatively sensitively to the threat of various crimes, and Seongbuk-gu is also implementing various policies to relieve their anxiety. Sponsored by the Korea Press Foundation, the Media Literacy Research Team of Korea University’s Peace and Democracy Institute conducted a survey of single female households living in Seongbuk-gu, met them, visited business areas, and covered policy status. (…)

Currently, Gwangju’s nightmare in May 1980 is being reproduced throughout Myanmar. Recently, Myanmar resistance poet Khet Thi (45) was found dead on the 9th (local time) with all organs, including the heart, removed from the Sagaing of Myanmar. He reportedly criticized Myanmar’s military and wrote a poem, “Revolution lies in the heart.” More than 800 Myanmar citizens have now been killed in military coups, and the slaughter is still ongoing. How long will Myanmar’s nightmare last? I asked Jae Hyeok Shin, a political science professor of Korea University, about the process and background of the Myanmar coup.

“Hidden women’s policy. I can’t use it because I can’t see it” The Media Literacy research team of  Korea University’s  Peace and Democracy Institute wrote two planned articles dealing with “Seongbuk-Gu One-woman Household Policy” sponsored by the Korea Press Foundation. <Reporter’s note> Single-woman households in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, account for 18.5% of all households. They have no choice but to respond relatively sensitively to the threat of various crimes, and Seongbuk-gu is also implementing various policies to relieve their anxiety. Sponsored by the Korea Press Foundation, the Media Literacy Research Team of Korea University’s Peace and Democracy Institute conducted a survey of single female households living in Seongbuk-gu, met them, visited business areas, and covered policy status. (…)

“On the 28th, a conference will be held with the participation of academic experts” The Korea Academic Council of the United Nations System and the Korea University’s Peace and Democracy Institute will hold an academic conference on the subject “Uncertainty and Inequality in the International Society during the period of COVID-19”. The Korea Academic Council of the United Nations System, with its president Lee Shin-hwa, professor of political diplomacy at Korea University, will hold the conference from 1 pm to 6:20 pm on May 28th. During the conference will be discussed the US-China strategic competition during the period of COVID-19, the diplomacy of mid-sized countries, the uncertainty, and inequality of East Asian security during the period of COVID-19, and development cooperation and inequality during the period of COVID-19. (…) “Seoul Economy” (2021.05.25) go to original text