Volume XXVI, Number 2 · Fall/Winter 2025
Rising Voices for Peace and Security: Reflections on the Next Generation of Changemakers Author: Roland B. Wilson The papers in this issue reflect the remarkable
A scholarly journal published by the International Council on Korean Studies, IJKS features original research and analysis on Korean affairs, heritage, reunification, and U.S.–Korea relations. Many articles originate from ICKS conferences, extending their impact across academic and policy communities.
Rising Voices for Peace and Security: Reflections on the Next Generation of Changemakers
Roland B. Wilson
Between Giants: Strategic Autonomy for East Asia’s Middle Powers in the U.S.–China Rivalry
Yoochan Kong
The Case for Cybersecurity Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Songdo, Korea as a Minilateralist Model
Hyunwoo Jo
Beyond Laughter: How Political Memes Can Threaten Peace in South Korea
Shin Mo
Relieving Borders: Youth, Soft Power, and the New Diplomacy for Peace in Korea
Suyoung (Sarina) Oh
Invisible Diaspora Among Koryo-saram Third Culture Kids (TCKs)
Hayoung Hwang
Environmental and Conflict Displacement: Pathways to Sustainable Peace in East Asia and Incheon
Yoonbeen Cho
Rising Voices for Peace and Security: Reflections on the Next Generation of Changemakers Author: Roland B. Wilson The papers in this issue reflect the remarkable
Reciprocal Defense Procurement: The Missing Element in U.S.-ROK Relations Authors: Hwa Yu and Brian Hobbs Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) agreements—managed by the U.S. Department of Defense
Sin Ch’ae-ho’s Toksa Sinron and Anti-Flunkeyism as the Heart of Korean Nationalist Historiography Author: Kyu-hyun Jo This article will analyze three main features of Sin
China’s Role in Korean Security Issues Author: Gordon G. Chang China’s great power over North Korea eroded when COVID-19 control measures ended most trade with
China’s Role in Inter-Korean Relations Author: Gordon G. Chang With substantial leverage over both Koreas, Beijing should be able to greatly influence inter-Korean relations, but
Casualties of War: The Legacy of South Korean Participation in the Vietnam Conflict Author: Christos G. Frentzos After the United States, the Republic of Korea