In the G-20/Yeonpyeong moment, the Lee Myung-bak administration succeeded in synchronizing its strategic and comprehensive alliance with the US and global contribution but rather miserably failed to maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula and manage its relationship with China. This Issue Briefing reexamines the Lee administration and assess the successes and failures in reshaping South Korea's global strategy and alliance policies.
EAI Issue Briefing No. MASI 2012-05
