제주 평화의 섬 구상과 평화적 수단에 의한 평화

Abstract

This study attempts to define and develop the formula of ‘Peace Island of Jeju’ (FPIJ), focusing on the establishment of the peace order in the Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsular in the 21st century. Based on the Johan Galtung’s ‘peace by peaceful means’ idea, the study puts its emphasis on the international cooperations, communications and cultural exchanges. FPIJ has been presented to contribute to the world peace by taking advantage of geopolitical situation of Jeju and its image of ‘peace island.’ First, FPIJ aims at stabilizing North Korea by providing North Korea with the humanitarian aids and benevolent exchanges, and creating ‘zone of peace’ between North and South Korea, thus leading to peaceful relations between the two Koreas. Second, FPIJ is to define its firm identity and leading role as a peace island with progressive viewpoint to free Jeju from the conflict-ridden fluctuation of the region, thus helping improve the level of reconciliation-cooperation in the Northeast Asia. Third, FPIJ aims for the buffer-zone among North-South Korea, China, and Japan, thereby holding military competitions in check, and bringing about cooperation among them. While eeking its transformation into the International Free City, Jeju is currently furnished with a lot of opportunities, especially with FPIJ positioning Jeju as a zone of ‘Peace and Freedom.’ This study proposes an alternative policy of ‘non-defended locality’ guaranteed by international laws and the countries concerned. The non-defended locality provides Jeju with the ‘peace by peaceful means.’