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Title: Peace and Cross-border Cooperation in East Asia: Focusing on the Borderlands of Korea, China, and Russia

Northeast Asian History Foundation| 225*152mm (A5 New) | 408 pages | KRW 12,000 | December 31, 2013
ISBN 978-89-6187-318-5 93910

Contents

Preface 13

● Peace in East Asia, Unification of the Korean Peninsula, and Cooperation at North Korea-China Borders _ HONG Myeon-ki
Focusing on Historical Reflection of ‘Cooperation for Peace’
   Ⅰ. Raising Questions 21
   Ⅱ. Peace in East Asia and the Korean Peninsula’s Role 22
     1. ‘Korea Sandwiched Among Empires’: History and Reality 22
     2. Expectations for New Discourses about East Asia 25
   Ⅲ. North Korea’s Future and Historical Significance of the Unification of the Korean Peninsula 28
     1. Korean Peninsula: A Failed ‘System’ and a Failed ‘State’ 28
     2. Unification of the Korean Peninsula and What China Will Gain 31
   Ⅳ. Cooperation at North Korea-China Borders: ‘Planning for Peace’ and its Conditions 34
     1. The ‘Birth’ of Border and Cross-border Peoples and ‘Planning for Peace’ 34
     2. Problems, Limitations, and a ‘Conceptual Switch’ 39
   Ⅴ. Conclusion: Summary and Conclusion 44

● Beyond the Westphalian System Toward an East Asian Community _ DAN Xingwu
   Ⅰ. Introduction: The Rise and Challenge of the East Asian Region 51
   Ⅱ. The First Globalization: East Asia as a Nation-State System 53
   Ⅲ. Integration of Europe and the Dawning of the Post-Westphalian Age 56
   Ⅳ. China’s Diplomatic Strategies of ‘Peaceful Development’ and a ‘Harmonious World’ and the Future of East Asia 61

● International Cooperation at Borderlands and the Strategic Value of Culture Zones at Borderlands _ KIM Gang-il
   Focusing on the Significance of the China-Korea Border Region for International Cooperation in Northeast Asia
   Ⅰ. Introduction 77
   Ⅱ. Theoretical Framework for Analysis 79
   Ⅲ. Strategic Value of Borderland Cooperation 84
   Ⅳ. Status of Cultural Zones at Borderlands in Terms of International Cooperation 92
   Ⅴ. Conclusion 100

● Evolution of China’s Frontier Theories and Development of the Concept of ‘Mutually Beneficial Frontier’_ PARK Jang-bae
   Ⅰ. Introduction 105
   Ⅱ. Regional Structure and Border Issues of Contemporary East Asia 110
   Ⅲ. Advent of the Argument for an East Asian Community and Cooperation at Border Regions 116
   Ⅳ. Conclusion 121

● Argument for an East Asian Community, Borders, and the Role of Cross-border Peoples_ WADA Haruki
   Ⅰ. Flow of the Argument for an East Asian Community 127
   Ⅱ. Advent of an East Asian Community Initiative 129
   Ⅲ. Peace in Northeast Asia and Six-Party Talks 131
   Ⅳ. Clashes Surrounding an East Asian Community 133
   Ⅴ. Simultaneous Pursuit of an East Asian Community and a Northeast Asian Community 135
   Ⅵ. Complexity and Diversity of Northeast Asia 137
   Ⅶ. Driving Force of a ‘Communal House’ 138

● Yanbian as a Hub of Economic and Logistics Networks in Northeast Asia _ KIM Seok-ju
   Yanbian as a Hub of Economic and Logistics Networks in Northeast Asia _ KIM Seok-ju
   Ⅰ. Introduction 145
   Ⅱ. Exchange with Ancient Countries at the Borderlands of China, North Korea, and Russia 147
   Ⅲ. Traffic Routes during the Balhae Period and the Importance of a Northeast Asian Hub 151
     1. Route of Tributes (朝貢道) 151
     2. Route of Yingzhou (營州道) 152
     3. Route of Khitan [契丹道] 153
     4. Route of Japan (日本道) 154
     5. Route of Silla 155
     6. Route of Malgal 156
   Ⅳ. Contemporary Meaning of the Route of Japan from the Balhae Period 159
   Ⅴ. Border Regions as Military and Trade Hubs during the Qing Dynasty Period 164
   Ⅵ. Border Regions as Trade Hubs during the Republic of China/Manchukuo Period 169
   Ⅶ. Border Regions as Possible Logistics Hubs 172

● The Status and Challenges of Cross-border Cooperation in China_LEE Dong-ryul
   Focusing on Cases of Cross-border, Sub-regional Cooperation in China
   Ⅰ. Introduction 181
   Ⅱ. Significance and Characteristics of Cross-border, Sub-regional Cooperation in China 184
   Ⅲ. Status of Cross-border, Sub-regional Cooperation in China 190
     1. Cross-border, Sub-regional Cooperation in the Northwestern Region 190
     2. Cross-border, Sub-regional Cooperation in the Southwestern Region 193
     3. Cross-border, Sub-regional Cooperation in the Northeastern Region 196
   Ⅳ. Conditions and Challenges for Cross-border, Sub-regional Cooperation 200

● Feasibility of Regional Cooperation in East Asia Based on Cases in Europe_LEE Kyu-young
   Ⅰ. Introduction 209
   Ⅱ. Characteristics of Regional Cooperation in Europe 211
   Ⅲ. Case Studies on Regional Cooperation in Europe 218
     1. Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) 219
     2. Central European Initiative (CEI) 226
     3. Council of the Baltic Sea States(CBSS) 231
     4. Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) 237
   Ⅳ. Environment for Regional Cooperation and Changes in East Asia 243
     1. Necessity of Regional Cooperation 243
     2. Obstacles to Regional Cooperation 245
     3. Positive Factors in Regional Cooperation 253
   Ⅴ. Conclusion 256

● Green Growth and the Role of Corporations in Cross-border Cooperation _ CHOO Won-seo
   Green Growth and the Role of Corporations in Cross-border Cooperation _ CHOO Won-seo
   Ⅰ. Addressing the Issue 265
   Ⅱ. Cross-border Cooperation and the Status of the Three Northeast Provinces 268
     1. Current Status and Vision of Cross-border Cooperation in Northeast Asia 268
     2. Overview of the Three Northeast Provinces and Conditions for Cross-border Cooperation 271
   Ⅲ. Korea-China Economic Cooperation as a Basis for Cross-border Cooperation 276
     1. Overview of Korea-China Economic Cooperation 276
     2. Development Direction of Korea-China Economic Cooperation at the Three Northeast Provinces 278
   Ⅳ. Green Growth as a Cross-border Cooperation ‘Agenda’ 280
     1. Significance of Green Growth and the Background to China’s Promotion of a Green Growth Policy 280
     2. Current Status of China’s Green Growth Policy Promotion and Where the Green Industry Stands 285
   Ⅴ. New Vision for Peace in Northeast Asia: Cooperative Strategy for the Realization of Green Growth 291
     1. Green Growth as an Item for Cooperation 291
     2. Promotion Strategy 296

● Designing a Northeast China Exploration Program for Common Memories and a Common Future_ KIM Ju-young
   Ⅰ. Introduction 305
   Ⅱ. Independence Movement in Northeast China 307
   Ⅲ. Historic Sites by Region 312
     1. Jilin Province 312
     2. Liaoning Province 318
     3. Heilongjiang Province 321
   Ⅳ. Designing an Exploration by Region and Sharing Memories 324
   Ⅴ. Conclusion 329

● China’s Roles for Peace in Northeast Asia, Changes in North Korea, and Cooperation _ KIM Kyung-il
   Ⅰ. Peace in Northeast Asia, and the Korean Peninsula 333
   Ⅱ. Significance of Changes in North Korea 338
   Ⅲ. Meaning of the Argument for China’s Roles 342
   Ⅳ. Conclusion 351

● Cooperative Development Plan for the Duman River Region in China and the Role of the Korean Chinese _ YI Baozhong
   Ⅰ. Main Contents and Significance of ‘Plan Outline’ 357
   Ⅱ. Importance of the Korean Chinese in the Duman River Development Plan 362
   Ⅲ. Major Factors Affecting the Role of the Korean Chinese in the Duman River Development 366
   Ⅳ. Prospects of the Duman River Development Plan and the Role of the Korean Chinese 369

● Gas Pipeline Project Throughout South Korea, North Korea and Russia and North Korean Development Cooperation: Prospects and Challenges _ LIM Eul-chul
   Ⅰ. Introduction 377
   Ⅱ. Status of Cooperation between North Korea, South Korea and Russia Cooperation for the Gas Pipeline Construction 379
     1. South Korea-Russia Cooperation 379
     2. North Korea-Russia Cooperation 381
     3. Inter-Korean Consultation 384
     4. North Korea-South Korea-Russia Triangular Cooperation 384
   Ⅲ. Issues and Prospects 385
     1. The Risk of Passing through North Korea and the Matter of Negotiating Gas Prices 386
     2. Prospects: Prerequisites for Gas Pipeline Construction 387
   Ⅳ. Expected Benefits 389
   Ⅴ. Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Construction and Cooperation in North Korean Development 391
   Ⅵ. Conclusion and Challenges 394

Index 397