Author : Doo-Jin Kim,  In hye Heo Publication : THE JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Publisher : The East Asian Association Of International Studies (Eaais) Volume : 25(2) Date : Abstract: The article aims to reconsider some of the epistemological discourses about “East Asia” that have been prevalent in the Korean academic world since 1990. The origins of the discourse seem to bring much contentious variation, coupled with interdisciplinary study without clarifying theoretical rigorousness. Compared to the modern West, modern East Asia historically has tended to reflect the attribute of transnational nationalism, while they have not recognize the “we-ness” with neighboring states. The development of East Asia discourse comes to capture four academic orientations raised so far in Korean intellectual milieu. The critical examination of Western ideas on ‘international society’ could pave the way for the imagination of the international society of East Asia. In view of the controversial dissonance in East Asia, the recurring narration (épistémè)⋯

Author : Hyeonji Cha, Doo-Jin Kim Publication : The Korean Journal of Defense Analysis Publisher : Korea Institute for Defense Analyses Volume : 34(2) Date : June, 2022 Abstract: This paper aims to examine the Eagle Project by analyzing the phase of forging mutual trust between the Korean Provisional Government (hereafter the KPG)’s army, the Korean Independence Army (韓國光復軍, KIA) and the Office of Strategic Services related to the project. Furthermore, this paper concludes that the Eagle Project was neither a trivial preparation nor an unfortunate process on both sides of the Korean and American memories. However, the plan involves what factors would contribute to the formation and transformation of the alliance. During the Pacific War, it was demonstrated that the relationship between the Kuomintang government and the KPG became a major factor in the KPG & KIA’s readiness to cooperate with the United States. To them, building rapport with the United States was connected to⋯

Author : Nam Kyu Kim and Jaebeom Kwon Publication : The Korean Journal of Defense Analysis Publisher : Korea Institute for Defense Analyses Volume : 34(2) Date : June, 2022 Abstract : East Asia has become more salient on the international stage, economically and strategically. Considering its significance, many scholars have paid attention to the regional security environment. They consider East Asia a peaceful region because there has been no inter–state war, and attempt to explore factors preventing wars in East Asia. We believe that the focus on the absence of war would not only fail to provide a whole picture of the current East Asian security condition but also give a false impression that this region is stable and secure. Accordingly, we attempt to provide a detailed descriptive look at the current security environment of East Asia by focusing on various aspects of the security environment. We show that East⋯

Author : Jae Ho Chung and Hun Joon Kim Publication : Australian Journal of International Affairs Publisher : Routledge Volume : Online first Date : June, 2022 Abstract : Relatively few systematic and categorical studies have been conducted on the variant responses by East Asian states to the rise of China, and even fewer dealt with reasons for such intra-regional variations. This study seeks to fill the void by examining the strategic responses by 15 East Asian states for the period of 2011–2016. This period merits close scrutiny because China became more explicitly assertive. The research proceeds in two phases. First, by way of reading into the expert assessments in academic journals, the strategic responses of the 15 states are categorised into balancing, hedging, or bandwagoning. Second, statistical analyses are conducted to see how the intra-regional variations are related to unit-level factors. Of the seven variables analyzed, three – geographical proximity, democracy,⋯

Author : Dong-Hun Kim and Cha, Seoungwon Publication : Journal of Golobal Politics (JGP) Publisher : Institute of Global Politics Volume : 15(1) Date : June, 2022 Abstract: This paper analyzes the public perception of diversity. We study how the Korean public understands the intrinsic value of diversity, which lies in ending discrimination, and the instrumental value of diversity, which is its potential to bring practical benefits for all. The results show a generational gap; young adults perceive diversity discourse more negatively. They are against discrimination in large but do not support diversity policies that are in line with affirmative action. They are also unlikely to support parties that advocate such policies. Notwithstanding the promotion of diversity across different socio-political sectors and its benefits suggested by the academia, Korea’s meritocratic landscape is a barrier to its implementation. This study predicts that the foundations of public support for diversity could be increasingly undermined so long⋯

Author : Taekyoon Kim and Shin-wha Lee Publication : Asian Journal of Peacebuilding Publisher : Institute for Peace and Unification Studies Seoul National University Volume : 10(1) Date : May, 2022 Abstract : This special issue discusses, in-depth, the embedded conundrum of South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) whose frontiers are shifted from collaboration to contention within the United Nations (UN) development system and beyond. This introductory article provides the conceptual framework—the contentioncollaboration spectrum—that guides all the contributors and serves as the collective starting point for this project. The moving frontiers of SSTC reflect the shifting historic relationships between the global South and North as well as Southern partner countries. The framework enables the six articles of this special issue to investigate the paradoxical structure of contrasting dynamics of SSTC, which has always been exposed to historical transformations at multi-levels of analysis: global governance, regional engagements, middle power perspectives, and the⋯

Author : Taegyun Lim and Sung Eun Kim Publication : International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Publisher : Oxford Academic Volume : Online first Date : May, 2022 Abstract : China has expanded its economic footprint in Southeast Asian countries by providing a growing amount of development finance to the region. We examine the allocation of Chinese foreign aid toward Southeast Asian countries exploiting the exogenous variation of rotating leadership within Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN). As the ASEAN Chair possesses the agenda-setting power and represents the organization, China strategically allocates more development aid to the ASEAN Chair to augment its influence in the region. Our analysis of Chinese aid allocation between 2000 and 2017 finds that taking the leadership position at ASEAN appears to be significantly associated with an increase of official development aid flows from China, while other commercial flows are only weakly associated with the leadership position. Our⋯

Author : Iordanka Alexandrova Publication : The Korean Journal of International Studies Publisher : The Korean Association of International Studies Volume : 20(1) Date : April, 2022 Abstract: What role can Russia play in the preservation of peace between South and North Korea? What factors determine its choice of policy? This article examines Moscow’s strategic interests and capabilities to offer theoretically informed answers to these salient questions. It argues that Russia aims to play an important but limited role as a facilitator in the peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. This approach is preferred due to its desirability and feasibility: Moscow has important interests it wants to protect by remaining involved in the peace process, but its medium stakes in the issue and limited capabilities relative to other participants restrict its ability to perform the more demanding roles of a guarantor or mediator. Nevertheless, as its strategic interests and economic and diplomatic capabilities in the region⋯

Author : Hyun-Jin Cha Publication : The Journal of Asiatic Studies Publisher : The Korean Criminal Law Association Volume : 65(1) Date : March, 2022 Abstract: This paper aims to identify the characteristic of candlelight protest participants in 2016-17. This research argues that voter’s voting frequency and patterns of voting choices affect the probability of participating in the 2016-17 candlelight protests. First, the probability of participating in the candlelight protests increases as an individual’s voting frequency becomes higher. This is because protesting and voting are in a complementary relationship and the goals of the candlelight protests deal with the important political issue. Second, a voter type which is classified by an individual’s voting consistency and a supporting party’s political ideology affects the likelihood to participate in the candlelight protest. A voter’s supporting party affects whether or not the voter is motivated to participate in a candlelight protest, and the consistency of voting choices affects how⋯

Author : Sung Eun Kim, Adrian J. Shin, and Yujeong Yang Publication : Journal of Asian Public Policy Publisher : Routledge Volume : Online first Date : March, 2022 Abstract : COVID-19 has intensified public apprehension about foreigners. In this article, we examine two questions related to public opinion on immigration. First, we assess the importance of cultural and economic factors in studying why individuals support or oppose immigration. Second, we examine the role of public health concerns in shaping attitudes towards open borders by priming the vaccination status of immigrants and the number of COVID-19 cases in their home countries. Using a conjoint analysis based on the data provided by nearly 1,700 respondents in South Korea, we find empirical support for both the existing explanations and public health concerns. 원문링크