ROK Diplomacy: Navigating Uncharted Waters The Historic Significance of the Cheonan Incident for ROK Foreign Policy
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The Cheonan incident occurred when the ROK was faced with unprecedented challenges posed by the great vulnerability and uncertainty of North Korea, its own new role and responsibilities as an emerging international player, and the changing balance among the major powers. The ROK’s diplomacy over the incident not only reflected such contemporary international circumstances but also epitomized President Lee Myung-bak’s leadership style as well as the goals and resources of his nation. The Lee administration’s diplomatic characteristics include: a) foremost priority on the ROK-U.S. alliance; b) principled approach; c) realism and pragmatism, and d) internationalism. These have served as the guiding principles for ROK diplomats in successfully proceeding through the different dimensions of Cheonan diplomacy: a) verification of the truth; b) retaliation; c) international cooperation; and d) transition to the post-incident phase. The crisis appeared to be a proving ground for the nation and its leadership, which shares fundamental values and basic strategic interests with the U.S. and Japan, to set a fundamental course for the nation’s long-term foreign policy. Seoul, Washington and Tokyo should take advantage of the currently enhanced momentum to further reinforce cooperation in security areas, bilaterally and trilaterally, and thus consolidate their strategic foothold in the region.
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The Cheonan incident occurred when the ROK was faced with unprecedented challenges posed by the great vulnerability and uncertainty of North Korea, its own new role and responsibilities as an emerging international player, and the changing balance among the major powers. The ROK’s diplomacy over the incident not only reflected such contemporary international circumstances but also epitomized President Lee Myung-bak’s leadership style as well as the goals and resources of his nation. The Lee administration’s diplomatic characteristics include: a) foremost priority on the ROK-U.S. alliance; b) principled approach; c) realism and pragmatism, and d) internationalism. These have served as the guiding principles for ROK diplomats in successfully proceeding through the different dimensions of Cheonan diplomacy: a) verification of the truth; b) retaliation; c) international cooperation; and d) transition to the post-incident phase. The crisis appeared to be a proving ground for the nation and its leadership, which shares fundamental values and basic strategic interests with the U.S. and Japan, to set a fundamental course for the nation’s long-term foreign policy. Seoul, Washington and Tokyo should take advantage of the currently enhanced momentum to further reinforce cooperation in security areas, bilaterally and trilaterally, and thus consolidate their strategic foothold in the region.
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