Russia and the Korean Peninsula: Central rather than peripheral?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Abstract
The potential role of Russia as an intermediary in inter-Korean relations has been under-studied inasmuch as regional attempts to bring about the denuclearisation of North Korea are concerned. Although Russia had previously taken a less active role during the Six Party Talks, it is apparent President Putin has sought a Russian Pivot to Northeast Asia, with a particular interest in consolidating Russian interests on the Korean Peninsula. Russian involvement as an intermediary acceptable to both Seoul and Pyongyang may mark a possible opportunity to break the current impasse over the denuclearisation of North Korea.
Keywords
Turn to the East policy, Russian Far East, North Korea, Denuclearization
Divisions
East
Publication Title
Korea Observer
Volume
52
Issue
1
Publisher
Inst Korean Studies
Publisher Location
CPO BOX 3410, SEOUL, 100-364, SOUTH KOREA