| ID | 108382 |
| Title Proper | Cheonan incident and East Asian community debate |
| Other Title Information | North Korea's place in the region |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kim, Mikyoung |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The East Asian community debates project the region as one integral unit. Rapidly shifting landscapes explain the tension between the old order and emerging hierarchy where North Korea plays a crucial role. This paper analyzes North Korea's place in the East Asian community debates by examining the regional governments' reactions to the Cheonan incident. The responses and circumstances of South Korea, Japan and North Korea to the sunken ship incident demonstrate three dynamics. First, domestic political needs of the regional government supersede normative Community rhetoric. Second, manageability of the North Korean regime will determine the next regional hegemon. And third, the community debates need to include North Korea for viability. |
| `In' analytical Note | East Asia: An International Quaterly Vol. 28, No. 4; Dec 2011: p. 275-290 |
| Journal Source | East Asia: An International Quaterly Vol. 28, No. 4; Dec 2011: p. 275-290 |
| Key Words | Cheonan Incident ; Community ; East Asia ; Hegemon ; North Korea |