... accompanied by initiatives from non-Arctic countries. The traditional actors in the region are concerned about the future plans of new observers in the Arctic Council, especially those from the Asia-Pacific. Representatives of the latter (i.e. China, South Korea, Japan, India and Singapore) are warmly welcomed at international forums and conferences on Arctic issues. The strategies of their countries have yet to be presented.
An interview on the South Korea’s Arctic policy was given by
Dong-min ...
... consultations with Russian and Korean scientists and diplomats RIAC experts came to the conclusion that Russia being a Euro-Pacific state can and should take part in looking for a solution to the "Korean problem". Strengthening cooperation with South Korea will not only create conditions for a more successful integration into the Asia-Pacific region, but will also help develop Eastern Siberia and Far East regions of Russia.
Igor Ivanov stressed that the alliance between the USA and South Korea ...
... the international conference “Development of the Russian Far East and Search of a New Paradigm for International Cooperation in Northeast Asia” sponsored by the Consortium on International Cooperation in Northeast Asia and held in Seoul, South Korea, on the basis of Seoul National University.
Dr. Timofeev’s address was focused on prospects for modernization of Russia’s Far East: “Modernization of the Far East will be determined by infrastructure development, energy projects ...
Working Paper XI / 2013
This Working Paper was prepared by the Russian International Affairs Council as a part of the project “
Russia and the Asia-Pacific Region: Conceptual Basis for Security and Development Policy
”.
The team of authors has conducted comprehensive analysis of Russia—Republic of Korea relations, as well as individual aspects thereof in a regional context, including economic, scientific and technical cooperation. The research proceeded with practical recommendations aimed at fulfilling...
... Revising the Bilateral Agenda” on November 12, 2013. During the presentation experts will discuss the forthcoming visit of Vladimir Putin to Seoul on November 14, 2013 and will give an outlook of the future development of relations between Russia and South Korea.
On the initiative of RIAC, a group of leading Russian experts has prepared a paper containing specific suggestions about Russia’s pursuing its interests on the whole range of issues related to bilateral contacts. Apart from economic,...
In view of the forthcoming official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Seoul, RIAC Director General
Andrei Kortunov
and RIAC member
Alexander Panov
held consultations on the development of bilateral relations in the Administration of the President of the Republic of Korea. Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Seoul
Maxim Volkov
took part in the discussions.
The Korean side was represented by Senior Secretary to the President for Foreign Affairs and National Security
Ju Chul-ki
and other...
... Kortunov
addressed the meeting with a speech on contemporary security issues in Northeast Asia.
The conference was also attended by former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, RIAC member
Alexander Panov
, Russian Ambassador to South Korea
Konstantin Vnukov
, Director of the HSE Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies
Timofei Bordachev
, Director of the Far-Eastern Marine Research, Design and Technology Institute
Jaroslav Semenihin
.
Conference Program
...
On October 14, RIAC Director General Andrey Kortunov and RIAC member Alexander Panov, former Russia’s deputy foreign minister, met South Korean Ambassador to Moscow Wi Sung-lac to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula, President Putin’s forthcoming visit to Seoul, and opportunities for expansion of bilateral cooperation, including those for NGOs and independent think tanks....
... regarding the provision of direct military assistance only become effective if North Korea is subject to unprovoked aggression.
Trade Activity of China on the Korean Peninsula
The importance of China’s economic links with the Republic of Korea (South Korea) can be illustrated by the following: in 2012 bilateral trade exceeded 215 billion USD (somewhat lower than the previous year), over 23,000 South Korean companies are active on the Chinese market.
South Korea, an advanced economic power, China’s ...
... the main competitor is China. Although investments in R&D in China constitute 1.77% of GDP, while in ROK the relevant share is 3.74% (2012 data), the average rate of spending increases in this field over the last 15 years was 7.8% in China and 3.3% in South Korea
[3]
.
In 2010, total investments in R&D in China reached US$104 bln, which is three times higher than in ROK. The rate of spending increases in China from 1995 to 2010 was 24% at average, which once again was three times higher than in the ...
