Impact of Democratization on Regionalism in Korea: A Complex Interplay
A controversy has arisen over entrenched regionalism in Korean politics and its resolution. There are basically two opposing views: One is the top-down institutional approach…
The New Political Paradigm in South Korea: Social Change and the Elite Structure
Social change may be evolutionary or revolutionary or, at times, both. Similarly, administrations may be caught up in and attempt to manage change, or institute…
Economic Issues of Natural Gas Trade in Northeast Asia: Political Bridges and Economic Advantages
Protracted talks—the so-called six-party talks—among the United States, South Korea (Republic of Korea; ROK), North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; DPRK), Russia, China, and…
Russia’s Energy Politics: Focusing on New Markets in Asia
In Russia’s foreign policy, the central direction after 11 September 2001 was a close cooperative relationship with both the United States and Europe. However, President…
Analysis of a China-Japan-Korea Free Trade Area: A Sectoral Approach
The trilateral joint research on economic cooperation among China, Japan, and Korea began following the agreement among the leaders of the three countries at their…
Economic Integration in Northeast Asia: Challenges and Strategies for South Korea
In Northeast Asia, the economies of Japan, South Korea, and China have made themselves heavily dependent on each other, but there is evidence that such…