Multilateral Security Cooperation and the ROK-U.S. Relationship: A Korean Perspective

Abstract

Structural change has occurred in the security environment of the Northeast Asian region. The countries neighboring with the Korean peninsula now realize the necessity of a comprehensive security agreement. Under this circumstance, the Multilateral Security Cooperation (MSC) is imperative for regional areas to support Korean reunification and to accept a unified Korea as non-threatening. Therefore, the Republic of Korea should share in creating a multilateral security cooperation system in the region, as well as enhance a more solid alliance with the United States. Consequently, the ROK should persevere in its efforts to guide North Korea to join the dialogue and to realize the Basic Agreement. Bilateral security arrangements and growing MSC are mutually reinforcing. The ROK-U.S. relationship should be focused on reunification-oriented security cooperation for peaceful coexistence and promotion of reunification.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 03, 1998
Accession Number
ADA343364

Entities

People

  • Han Pil Seo

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Counter WMD
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  • Cold War
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Development
  • Foreign Policy
  • Globalization
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • National Security
  • Northeast Asia
  • Political Systems
  • Regional Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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