 EAI Working Paper on South Korea's Middle Power Diplomacy |
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Middle power diplomacy has only recently been receiving interest in South Korea as it seeks a more global role. In this Working Paper, Sook-Jong Lee looks at how Seoul has embraced this concept and what role it can play in the region. Specifically, she believes that South Korea would be more suited to bridging between China and Japan rather than between China and the United States. 
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EAI Issue Briefing on South Korea's G20/Yeonpyeong Moment
 In the G-20/Yeonpyeong moment, the Lee Myung-bak administration succeeded in synchronizing its strategic and comprehensive alliance with the United States 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 assesses the successes and failures in reshaping South Korea's global strategy and alliance policies.
 Smart Q&A on South Korea's Response to the Euro Zone Crisis
The EAI interviewed Korea University's Yong Wook Lee on the current euro zone crisis and how South Korea should respond.
Smart Q&A on China and the Euro Zone Crisis
 In examining the impact of the euro zone crisis on China, the EAI interviewed Korea International Trade Association's Hwan-Woo Jung. He provided his analysis of how China is responding to the crisis and the future prospects for its economy.
U.S.-China Relations Series Statement Factsheet
The U.S.-China Relations Series Statement Factsheet for April 2012 is now available. This Factsheet covers the official statements from the United States and China on North Korea's rocket launch and maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
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 2012 EAI Social Sciences Lecture Series
On September 20, EAI Chairman Young-Sun Ha, former professor of International Relations Department at Seoul National University, conducted the first lecture of the EAI Social Sciences Lecture Series. For this lecture, Chairman Ha explained the origins of the Sino-centric regional order in East Asia. Video of the lecture is available in Korean only. |
 Latest Edition of Journal of East Asian Studies
The latest edition of the Journal of East Asian Studies includes five articles on Japan's China policy, labor market reform in Japan and South Korea, organizational life in North Korea, South Korea's approach to foreign aid, and North Korea's reaction to ROK-U.S. military exercises. |
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