71. Reviewing 30 Years of “China’s Role” in North Korea’s Nuclear Issue
- Author:
- Dong Ryul Lee
- Publication Date:
- 08-2022
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- East Asia Institute (EAI)
- Abstract:
- Dong Ryul Lee, Professor at the Department of Chinese Studies at Dongduk Women’s University and the Chair of the China Research Center at EAI, writes that China’s policies toward North Korea and its nuclear program has been consistent for the past 30 years, has taken caution not to pressure North Korea to the extent that would escalate instability and has played a role in easing tensions. Professor Lee highlights that Beijing actively intervened to secure its position and influence in the Korean Peninsula when significant changes to the region’s strategic landscape were made. He suggests that South Korea should seek the support of China in its North Korea policy based on the accurate understanding of China’s policy stance and the maximum degree to which South Korea can influence.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons, Denuclearization, and Unification
- Political Geography:
- China, Asia, South Korea, and North Korea