| ID | 151727 |
| Title Proper | Economic integration and political cooperation between South Korea and China |
| Other Title Information | implications for Korea-US relations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hwang, Wonjae ; Lee, Junhan ; Wonjae Hwang and Junhan Lee |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | South Korea has traditionally maintained close ties with the United States, especially for external security, while more recently it has become closer to China, mainly for economic reasons. In this article we examine whether growing economic ties between South Korea and China promote their cooperation and common policy preferences and simultaneously weaken Korea-US relations. We examine the voting congruence of South Korea and China in the United Nations General Assembly between 1991 and 2012 and find no clear evidence that economic integration promotes congruence. Rather, South Korea's policy preferences are usually determined by independent consideration of issues. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Perspectives Vol. 41, No.1; Jan-Mar 2017: p. 99-120 |
| Journal Source | Asian Perspectives Vol: 41 No 1 |
| Key Words | Economic Integration ; UN General Assembly ; South Korea–China Relations ; South Korea–US Relations ; Vote Congruence |