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EAI Newsletter [September 2022]

  • 2022-10-25
 

September 2022

[Global NK Interview]

Yoon Government’s North Korea Roadmap ‘Audacious Initative’

Unification Minister Kwon Youngse explains that the key component of the Audacious Initiative is to achieve complete denuclearization of North Korea through large-scale support to Pyongyang in economic, military, and political sectors. He states that agreements signed by the previous government of South Korea with North Korea should be inherited. However, policies related to human rights issues and other areas considered too conciliatory or appeasing yet pursued to continue dialogue with Pyongyang need to be improved. In addition, he emphasizes the importance of Seoul’s diplomacy to encourage Beijing to play a constructive role in solving the denuclearization issue. Given that public interest or support in unification has been decreasing, especially among the young generation, Minister Kwon suggests that it is necessary to continuously explain and persuade the public about the justification and benefit of the unification.

 

[The 10th Survey on Mutual Perceptions of South Korea and Japan] The Convergence of Public Perceptions over Economic, Security and Foreign Policy Issues

The East Asia Institute (EAI) and Genron NPO jointly conducted the 10th Korea-Japan Public Opinion Poll, from July to August 2022. The results of the survey were announced at the Press Conference on September 1, 2022. This year’s survey data clearly shows upwards curves in numerous aspects of Seoul-Tokyo ties. In the areas of (1) mutual perceptions towards the other country, (2) the importance of making efforts to improve bilateral relations, and (3) the expectations for the future state of the relationship, all numbers are approaching their highest level in ten years. In addition, between South Korea and Japan, the public perceptions converge over economic, security and foreign policy issues. The public perceptions of the two countries converge on the threat of China, the North Korea nuclear problem, the ROK-U.S.-Japan trilateral cooperation, and economic security issues. 

 

“A Platform for Experts’ Discussions on Mutual Understanding and Cooperation Strategies”

 

[The 10th Korea-Japan Future Dialogue] The Future of South Korea-Japan Relations

in the Context of the U.S.-China Conflicts

 

“Toward the New Era of South Korea-Japan Relations

 

[EAI Commentary Interview] Will South Korea and Japan Relations Get Back on Track in the Near future? 

 

 “Why Washington's North Korea Policy Does Not Work”

 

[Global NK Interview] Evaluation of Washington’s North Korea Policy and a Path for the Denuclearization of North Korea 

 

“Analysis on the Biden Administration’s ‘Alliance-First Approach’”

[Global NK Commentary] America’s Alliance First vs. DPRK’s “Neo-Cold War” First:

An Assessment on U.S.-DPRK Relationship  

 

“Pyongyang’s Refusal to Form Ties with Yoon-led South Korea and Its New Nuclear Policy Law ”

[Global NK Commentary] The Road to Denuclearization of the DPRK:
The DPRK’s Strategy and the ROK-U.S. Response Plan 

 

“Overview of South Korea-China Foreign Minister’s Meeting, Pyongyang's Response to the Yoon Government's Audacious Initative, and ROK-U.S.-Japan Security Cooperation ”

 

[Global NK Special Report] NK Update for August 2022

 

“Desirable Path for South Korean Policy Toward North Korean Human Rights Issues ” 

 

[Global NK Research Reviews] Approaches to North Korean Human Rights by South Korea’s Partners, and the Way Forward for South Korea

“Cooperation and Unity among Asian Democracies against the Russian Threat”

 

[26th Forum2000] The Impact of the Russian Aggression on Asian Democracies

 
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