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4 The Yoon Suk-yeol Administration and the ROK-Japan Relations
CHOI, Eunmi
There were shifts from Abe to Suga and Suga to Kishida Cabinet, while in South Korea, President Moon Jae-in was succeeded by President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking a fresh start in bilateral relations. As president-elect, Yoon Suk-yeol stressed the significance of the ROK-Japan relations and so the Presidential Transition Committee took active steps by sending "Korea-Japan Policy Consultative Delegation" to Japan (April 24-28, 2022). Prime Minister Kishida met with the delegation members and raised expectations for working towards forward looking relations by noting that "There is no time to waste to improve ties between Japan and South Korea." About a year later, on March 6, 2023, there was an exponential growth in mutual exchanges when the South Korean government proposed a resolution to the South Korean Supreme Court's decision on the forced labor issue, which had been the most pending issue between the two countries since 2018. What made the Yoon administration to improve the relationship in such a swift manner? (Please see more the SSDP website
5 The 22nd National Assembly Election and South Korean Politics
Hideki Okuzono
The general election, held on April 10, 2024, almost two years after the Yoon Suk-yeol administration took office, was considered a mid-term assessment of the administration. Since President Yoon had a hard time dealing with the National Assembly, where the opposition enjoys an overwhelming majority, it is quite natural that he wanted to gain the necessary number of seats to implement his policies with the support of the nation and to run a stable government during the remaining three years of his term. The result was a landslide victory for the opposition, which won 192 out of the 300 seats, while the ruling party decreased its seats to 108. If the opposition had succeeded in winning another eight seats, they could have demanded voting on the impeachment of the president or the amendment of the Constitution―a much harsher result for the ruling party. (Please see more the SSDP website
6 South Korea's Economic Security Policy and New Japan-ROK Economic Cooperation
Satoru Okuda
For South Korea, which has maintained close economic ties with China, the intensification of the U.S.-China confrontation, the emergence of a U.S.-led economic bloc, and a decline in the free trade atmosphere constitute unfavorable circumstances. However, considering its dependence on the United States for security, South Korea, as a member of the U.S. bloc, is manifesting its willingness to contribute to the U.S. security strategy. To this end, South Korea is rushing to strengthen its supply chains and secure its technological superiority. The same is true with Japan. Recent developments arising from heightened U.S.-China tensions are creating fresh motivations for Japan and South Korea, both belonging to the U.S. bloc, to promote new economic collaboration. The election of Yoon Suk-yeol as president of South Korea in 2022, who is committed to improving relations with Japan, is providing a tailwind for new Japan-ROK economic cooperation. This paper will review South Korea's economic security policy, examine the significance of Japan-ROK economic cooperation as both countries focus more on economic security, suggest practical examples of possible new bilateral economic cooperation, and discuss future challenges. (Please see more the SSDP website
7 Japan-ROK Cooperation: Not an Option but a Must
Chey Tae-won
Although the two countries are geographically closest and share democracy and a market economy, unfortunately, the long-standing historical and political conflict is still a massive obstacle to the further development of the bilateral relationship. Until now, this conflict may not have been a big problem. Thanks to the stable global conditions and the vibrant domestic economy, both nations experienced fast economic growth. However, about ten years ago, the growth model began to become unstable from its foundation. Japan and South Korea are now standing at a critical crossroads. Should we refuse to change and follow the path of decline? Or should we make a bold decision and move on a new path of leap-forward development? We are required to choose between the two options. Last month, at the Japan-ROK Business Conference held in Tokyo and at the 29th Nikkei Forum "The Future of Asia," sponsored by the Nikkei Shimbun, I asked the question from the floor, "Is it okay for Japan-ROK relations to stay as they are? Isn't a new attempt needed?" What I wanted to convey by asking this question is the harsh reality before our eyes - "If we stay with folded arms, Japan and South Korea may perish together." (Please see more the SSDP website
1 Examining the Yoon Administration's Foreign Policy over the Past Two Years
Junya Nishino
Two years have passed since President Yoon Suk-yeol took office in May 2022. Since then, President Yoon has had difficulties in domestic politics due to the parliamentary configuration of "small government vs. big opposition" and low approval ratings. Because of the ruling party's crushing defeat in the April 2024 general election, the Yoon administration will no doubt continue finding itself in a difficult position during its remaining term of less than three years. On the other hand, as far as its diplomacy is concerned, the Yoon administration has since the outset been strengthening the US-ROK alliance and improving Japan-ROK relations. This article aims to provide an overview and assessment of the Yoon administration's diplomacy in the past two years. (Please see more the SSDP website
2 North and South Korea Enter a New Phase of Competition
Narushige Michishita
There are signs that North and South Korea are entering a new phase of competition. While North Korea continues to develop nuclear weapons and missiles, build up its conventional forces, and strengthen its ties with Russia, South Korea strengthens its ties with the United States and Japan, expands its military capabilities, and exerts socioeconomic and diplomatic pressures on North Korea. After 2000, while South Korea maintained its superiority in conventional forces, North Korea offset that with its nuclear, missile, and other asymmetric capabilities. North Korea has adopted new offensive tools such as cyberattacks while taking defensive measures to protect its society from the influence of South Korea's cultural products. We will see what that intensified inter-Korean competition will bring about. (Please see more the SSDP website
3 The Camp David Summit and U.S.-Japan-ROK Security Cooperation
Yasuyo Sakata
This "new era" or the Camp David era of the U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral cooperation can be called the "Trilateral 2.0." The Camp David agreement successfully redefined the U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral as an Indo-Pacific partnership. There are many new areas to engage in, from defense to economic and tech security, developmental cooperation, social and global issues fit for the "new era." This article focuses on defense and security, a traditional area for the U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation. (Please see more the SSDP website

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Research journal "Security Studies (vol6 no2) July 2024" (How Has South Korea Changed under the Yoon Suk-yeol Administration?) in English edition was published. (Please see the SSDP website)

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Taiwan-Japan Round Table

August 24th, at Capital Tokyu Hotel

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Society of Security and Diplomatic Policy Studies (SSDP)

China is rising and may become a regional hegemon in not-so- distant future. Ascending India and the resurgence of Russia also illustrate the fact that we face a rapid power transition in Asia. Against this backdrop, Japan, as a major regional power, and its security strategy and diplomatic policy will be put to the test. With this in mind, the Society of Security and Diplomatic Policy Studies (SSDP) was founded in October, 2016. The SSDP will also conduct public diplomacy through its research projects. Japanese foreign relations vis-à- vis the neighboring states are likely to mark a new chapter in the near future and therefore, our research endeavors and other activities will be consequential.

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  • The 71st SSDP discussion session was held on May 24th, 2024 to discuss " How Has South Korea Changed under the Yoon Suk-yeol Administration? "
  • The 70th SSDP discussion session was held on May 17th, 2024 to discuss " How Has South Korea Changed under the Yoon Suk-yeol Administration? "
  • The 69th SSDP discussion session was held on May 14th, 2024 to discuss " How Has South Korea Changed under the Yoon Suk-yeol Administration? "
  • The 68th SSDP discussion session was held on February 23rd, 2024 to discuss " The Middle East in Turmoil "
  • The 67th SSDP discussion session was held on February 15th, 2024 to discuss " The Middle East in Turmoil "
  • The 66th SSDP discussion session was held on February 8th, 2024 to discuss " The Middle East in Turmoil "
  • The 65th SSDP discussion session was held on November 20th, 2023 to discuss " What is th Global South? "
  • The 64th SSDP discussion session was held on November 9th, 2023 to discuss " What is th Global South? "
  • The 63rd SSDP discussion session was held on November 1st, 2023 to discuss " What is th Global South? "
  • The 62nd SSDP discussion session was held on August 25th, 2023 to discuss " Hegemonic America: Where It's Headed ".
  • The 61st SSDP discussion session was held on August 12th, 2023 to discuss " Hegemonic America: Where It's Headed ".
  • The 60th SSDP discussion session was held on August 7th, 2023 to discuss " Hegemonic America: Where It's Headed "
  • The 59th SSDP discussion session was held on May 24th, 2023 discuss " Nuclear Crisis Scenarios Facing Japan and the Outlook of Nuclear Deterrence and Arms Control and Disarmament ".
  • The 58th SSDP discussion session was held on May 19th, 2023 to discuss " Nuclear Crisis Scenarios Facing Japan and the Outlook of Nuclear Deterrence and Arms Control and Disarmament ".
  • The 57th SSDP discussion session was held on May 11th, 2023 to discuss " Nuclear Crisis Scenarios Facing Japan and the Outlook of Nuclear Deterrence and Arms Control and Disarmament ".
  • The 56th SSDP discussion session was held on March 1st, 2023 to discuss " What Will Happen to European Security? ".
  • The 55th SSDP discussion session was held on February 15th, 2023 to discuss " What Will Happen to European Security? ".
  • The 54th SSDP discussion session was held on February 9th, 2023 to discuss " What Will Happen to European Security? ".
  • The 53th SSDP discussion session was held on November 15th, 2022 to discuss " Defending Our Country ".
  • The 52th SSDP discussion session was held on November 11th, 2022 to discuss " Defending Our Country ".
  • The 51th SSDP discussion session was held on October 28th, 2022 to discuss " Defending Our Country ".
  • The 50th SSDP discussion session was held on August 12th, 2022 to discuss " Xi Jinping's China".
  • The 49th SSDP discussion session was held on August 1st, 2022 to discuss " Xi Jinping's China".
  • The 48th SSDP discussion session was held on July 22, 2022 to discuss " Xi Jinping's China".
  • The 47th SSDP discussion session was held on May 30, 2022 to discuss "Global Impact of the Ukraine War".
  • The 46th SSDP discussion session was held on May 23, 2022 to discuss "The Ukrainian War from the view points of Theories of International Politics and International Law".
  • The 45th SSDP discussion session was held on May 18, 2022 to discuss "Why the Ukrainian War Occurs?".
  • The 44th SSDP discussion session was held on February 17, 2022 to discuss "National Security Strategy and Economic Security".
  • The 43rd SSDP discussion session was held on February 9, 2022 to discuss "Free Trade Regeme and Economic Security".
  • The 42nd SSDP discussion session was held on February 5, 2022 to discuss "Science/Technology and Economic Security".
  • A remembrance seminar "Remembering Professor Ezra Vogel" was held on January 17, 2022.
  • Research journal "Security Studies (vol3 no4) December 2021 " was published in December.
  • The 41st SSDP discussion session was held on November 17, 2021 to discuss " Korea's Political Situation and Japan".
  • The 40th SSDP discussion session was held on November 17, 2021 to discuss " North Korea's Situation".
  • The 39th SSDP discussion session was held on October 29, 2021 to discuss " North Korea's Nuclear Missile Development ".
  • Japan-Korea joint seminars were held on July 26, August 23, September 28 to discuss on Japan's and Korea's coping with the competition between the US and China.
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol03 no03" was published in September.
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol03 no02" was published in June.
  • The 38nd SSDP discussion session was held on May 28, 2021 to discuss "Asia's Security-Regional Security Mechanism".
  • The 37nd SSDP discussion session was held on May 24, 2021 to discuss "Asia's Security-Regional Security Problems".
  • The 36nd SSDP discussion session was held on May 14, 2021 to discuss "Asia's Security-Regional Power's Security Perspective".
  • The 35nd SSDP discussion session was held on April 26, 2021 to discuss "Asia's Security-Regional Security Mechanism".
  • The 34nd SSDP discussion session was held on April 20, 2021 to discuss "Asia's Security-Regional Security Problems".
  • The 33nd SSDP discussion session was held on April 19, 2021 to discuss "Asia's Security-Regional Power's Security Perspective".
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol03 no01" was published in March.
  • Japan-ROK Parliamentary Dialogue was held on March 11, 2021 to discuss "Japan-ROK Cooperation in the Era of US-China Competition".
  • The 32nd SSDP discussion session was held on January 28, 2021 to discuss "The Biden Diplomatic Policies".
  • The 31st SSDP discussion session was held on January 22, 2021 to discuss "The Biden Diplomatic Policies".
  • The 30th SSDP discussion session was held on January 18, 2021 to discuss " The US Policy toward China ".
  • The 29th SSDP discussion session was held on December 10 to discuss" The US Presidential Election and Its Democracy".
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol02 no04" was published in December.
  • The Japan-ROK Future Dialogue was held on November 21 to discuss "Japan-ROK Cooperation in the Post-Covid-19 Era".
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol02 no03" was published in September.
  • The 28th SSDP discussion session was held on July 17 to discuss" The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic and Security (3)".
  • The 27th SSDP discussion session was held on July 13 to discuss" The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic and Security(2)".
  • The 26th SSDP discussion session was held on July 6 to discuss "The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic and Security (1)".
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol02 no02" was published in July.
  • A joint meeting hosted by the SSDP and the Group for State Power Studies approved Urgent Recommendations on COVID-19.
  • The 25th SSDP discussion session was held on April 24 to discuss" Middle East and Japan's Security (2)".
  • The 24th SSDP discussion session was held on April 14 to discuss "Middle East and Japan's Security (1)".
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol02 no01" was published in April.
  • The SSDP Round Table was held on February 21 to discuss Middle East strategic situation.
  • The 23rd SSDP discussion session was held on February 17 to discuss"Cyber, Space, Environment and Security(3)".
  • The 22nd SSDP discussion session was held on January 30 to discuss"Cyber, Space, Environment and Security(2)".
  • The 21st SSDP discussion session was held on January 27 to discuss"Cyber, Space, Environment and Security(1)".
  • The SSDP Round Table was held on January 17, 2020 to discuss Middle East Risks.
  • The 20th SSDP discussion session was held on October 10 to discuss China's problems.
  • The 19th SSDP discussion session was held on October 7 to discuss China's problems.
  • The SSDP and The PF held the Japan-Taiwan Dialogue in Taipei on September 20.
  • A research journal "Security Studies vol1 no03" was published in September.
  • 2019 FUTURE CONSENSUS DIALOGUE was held on July 31 and August 1 in Tokyo
  • The 18th SSDP discussion session was held on May 8 to discuss the denuclearization of North Korea.
  • The 17th SSDP discussion session was held on April 22 to discuss Japan-Korea relationships.
  • The SSDP published a research journal "Security Studies vol1 no2", in April 2019.
  • The SSDP published a new research journal, "Security Studies", this month.
  • The 16th SSDP discussion session was held on February 6 to discuss Indian issues (2).
  • The 15th SSDP discussion session was held on February 4 to discuss Indian issues(1).
  • The 14th SSDP discussion session was held on November 9 to discuss Trump's trade policy(2).
  • The 13th SSDP discussion session was held on November 7 to discuss Trump's trade policy(1).
  • The 12th SSDP discussion session was held on September 27 to discuss economic problems Japan is facing.
  • The 11th SSDP discussion session was held on June 18 to discuss " North Korea's problem after the historical US-North Korea Summit Meeting ".
  • The 10th SSDP discussion session was held on June 14 to discuss " North Korea's problem after the historical US-North Korea Summit Meeting".
  • The 2nd Japan-Philippines Strategic Dialogue was held in Tokyo on March 10.
  • The 9th SSDP discussion session was held on February 16 to discuss " The Network Hegemony Theory for a Security Architecture in The Asia Pacific Region ".
  • The 8th SSDP discussion session was held on December18 to discuss "Destabilized Middle East".
  • The 7th SSDP discussion session was held on October 9 to discuss "19th CCP National Congress".
  • A special session was held on October 8 to hear a lecture on "Problems in Sino-Japanese Relations, 1992-2042"
  • The 6th SSDP discussion session was held on September 28 to hear a lecture on the Future of the Asia-Pacific Region.
  • A special session was held on September 19 to discuss a New Trend in India's Foreign Policy and Japan.
  • The 5th SSDP discussion session was held on July 20 to discuss an economic interdependence and its action on politics
  • A special session was held on June 30 to discuss The prospect of European politics and its implication on the Japan"s diplomatic policy
  • The 4 th SSDP discussion session was held on May 31 to discuss the two great powers, the US and China, and the implication on Japan's diplomatic policy.
  • The Japan-Taiwan Strategic Dialogue was held in Taipei on May 15 to discuss the Trump administration's influence on the region, in particular Taiwan.
  • The Japan-Philippines Strategic Dialogue was held in Manila on January 31 to discuss the strategic environments for each country and the two countries' cooperation.
  • The third SSDP discussion session was held on January 23, 2017 to discuss Abenomics and Trump.
  • The second SSDP discussion session was held on December 7, 2016 to discuss Trump and his security policy.
  • The first SSDP discussion session was held on October 14, 2016 to discuss the Korean Peninsula issues.
  • Society of Security and Diplomatic Policy Studies (SSDP) was founded by AKIYAMA Associates (Masahiro Akiyama, president) in October, 2016.
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