| ID | 132886 |
| Title Proper | Republic of Korea and its navy |
| Other Title Information | perceptions of security and the utility of seapower |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bowers, Ian |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Understanding the development of Republic of Korea (ROK) seapower is central in exploring the evolution and nature of its security consciousness. This article aims to examine how the wider East Asian maritime sphere has influenced ROK perceptions of its own security and how such perceptions have come into conflict with the needs of maintaining its deterrent capabilities within the peninsular context. In doing so it concludes that for the ROK seapower has been an expression of wider engagement and international developing security concerns but that it is curtailed and influenced by the realities of the threat from the North. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.37, No.3; Jun.2014: p.442-464 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.37, No.3; Jun.2014: p.442-464 |
| Key Words | Republic of Korea - ROK ; Security Consciousness ; Maritime Conflict ; Maritime Sphere ; Maritime Power ; Maritime Strategy ; Naval Security ; Maritime System ; International Developing Security Concerns - IDSC ; North Korean Navy - NKN ; Sea Doctrine |