Diplomatic-Pragmatic Korea and Northeast Asia
The de-escalation of tensions between Japan and South Korea in 2020 has refocused the attention on economic cooperation. Even as the dispute over travel restrictions was rebuffed,
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Brown (2013) was the first to identify the resistance to pragmatics of L2 Korean learners. His study revealed that a variety of factors like the identity of the person and
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The role of pragmatism lies in South Korea's foreign policy
In these times of change and flux South Korea's foreign policies must be clear and bold. It should be ready to defend its principles and pursue the public good globally like climate change, sustainable development and maritime security. It should also have the capacity to expand its global influence by delivering tangible benefits. It must,
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This is a daunting task. Domestic politics are a major impediment to South Korea's foreign policy and it is essential that the presidential leadership manages these constraints domestically in ways that promote public confidence in the direction of the country and accountability for foreign policies. This is not easy since the underlying structures sustaining foreign policy formation are complicated and diverse. This article focuses on the challenges of managing these domestic constraints to create a coherent foreign policy.
South Korea will likely benefit from the current administration's focus on a pragmatic partnership with allies and partners who share similar values. This strategy can help in defending against progressive attacks against GPS the foundation based on values and open the way for Seoul to interact with non-democratic nations. It will also strengthen the relationship with the United States which remains an essential partner in advancing an order of world democracy that is liberal and
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Seoul's complicated relationship with China - the country's largest trading partner - is another challenge. While the Yoon administration has made progress in building up multilateral security structures, such as the Quad but it must weigh these commitments against its need to keep relations with Beijing.
While long-time observers of Korean politics have pointed to ideology and regionalism as the main drivers of the political debate, younger voters are less influenced by this view. This new generation has more diverse views of the world, and its values and worldview are evolving. This is reflected in the recent rise of K-pop, as well as the increasing global appeal of its culture exports. It's too early to know if these factors will affect the future of South Korea's foreign policy. But they are something worth paying attention to.
South Korea's pragmatic and diplomatic approach to North Korea
South Korea must strike a delicate balance in order to shield itself from rogue states and avoid being entangled in power struggles with its larger neighbors. It also has to consider the trade-offs between values and interests particularly when it comes to helping non-democratic countries and engaging with human rights defenders. In this respect the Yoon administration's diplomatic and
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As one of the most active pivotal states South Korea must strive for multilateral engagement as a means of positioning itself within a global and regional security network. In its first two-year tenure, the Yoon Administration has actively boosted bilateral ties and increased participation in minilaterals as well as multilateral forums. These initiatives include the Korea-Pacific Islands Summit and the Second Asia-Pacific Summit for Democracy.
These initiatives may seem like tiny steps, but they have helped Seoul to make use of new partnerships to advance its views regarding global and regional issues. For instance the 2023 Summit for Democracy emphasized the importance of reforms and practice in democracy to address issues such as corruption, digital transformation, and transparency. The summit also announced the execution of $100 million worth of development cooperation projects for democracy, including e-governance and anti-corruption measures.
In addition the Yoon government has proactively engaged with countries and organizations that have similar values and goals to help support its vision of the creation of a global security network. These countries and organizations include the United States, Japan, China as well as the European Union, ASEAN members, and Pacific Island nations. Progressives have been criticized by some for these activities as lacking in values and pragmatism,
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The emphasis placed on values by GPS however, could put Seoul into a strategic bind when it has to make a choice between values and interests. For instance the government's sensitivity towards human rights activists and its reluctance to deport North Korean refugees who have been accused of committing crimes could lead to it prioritizing policies that appear undemocratic at home. This is especially true when the government faces a scenario similar to that of Kwon Pong, an activist from China. Chinese advocate who sought asylum in South Korea.
South Korea's trilateral cooperation with Japan. Japan
In the face of global uncertainty and an unstable world economy, trilateral collaboration between South Korea and Japan is an opportunity to shine in Northeast Asia. While the three countries share a common security interest in the nuclear threat posed by North Korea, they also share a strong economic stake in creating safe and secure supply chains and expanding trade opportunities. The three countries' participation in their annual summit at the highest level every year is an obvious indication that they want to promote greater economic integration and cooperation.
However the future of their partnership will be questioned by a variety of factors. The most pressing is the issue of how to deal with the issue of human rights violations that have been committed by the Japanese and Korean militaries in their respective colonies. The three leaders agreed that they would work together to resolve the issues and develop a joint system to prevent and punish human rights violations.
A third challenge is to find a balance between the competing interests of the three countries in East Asia. This is crucial in ensuring peace in the region and addressing China’s increasing influence. In the past the trilateral security cooperation has often been hindered by disagreements about territorial and historical issues. These disputes are still present despite recent signs of a more pragmatic stabilization.
For instance, the summit was briefly overshadowed by North Korea's announcement that it will attempt to launch a satellite during the summit, and by Japan's decision to extend its military drills with South Korea and the U.S. This prompted protests from Beijing.
The current circumstances offer a window of possibility to revive the trilateral relationship, but it will require the initiative and reciprocity of President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida to make it a reality. If they fail to do so then the current trilateral cooperation could only be a temporary relief in an otherwise rocky future. If the current trend continues over the long term, the three countries may encounter conflict with one another over their shared security interests.
