Korean Reunification: The Implications for Regional Security

Abstract

Korean reunification is one of the most critical issues of the post- Cold War era, not only for the Korean peninsula, but also for regional security. This study analyzes Korean reunification in the context of Northeast Asian and Northern Pacific regional security. A systemic framework is utilized as an analytical tool to examine the motivations of states with interests in the region. The study concludes that an incremental functional approach would be the most efficient and effective way to achieve Korean unification while simultaneously strengthening regional security. A stable process of unification would contribute not only to Korea's future, but also to regional and global peace, prosperity and democracy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284546

Entities

People

  • Man-chul Chang

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Cooperation
  • Economic Systems
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Market Economy
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Political Ideologies
  • Political Systems
  • Second World War
  • Treaties
  • United States

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  • Systems Analysis and Design