Presenter: Jin Myoung Lee (SNUAC)
Dr. Jin Myoung Lee’s comprehensive summary of the research project conducted over the past two years, titled “South Korea’s Bandwagoning Security Strategy: Exploring Alternatives and Analyzing the Vulnerability of U.S.-ROK Alliance,” presents a theoretical reflection and reorganization of the deterrence capabilities of the U.S.-ROK (South Korea) alliance. It includes an empirical analysis of the current situation on the Korean Peninsula and the U.S.-ROK alliance, while also proposing a theoretical framework for future alternatives. Additionally, a preliminary analysis was conducted on the potential for substituting military power within the U.S.-ROK alliance. The goal is to engage not only experts but also the general public in a broad discussion of the topic to enhance the quality of future research, with plans to widely share research outcomes going forward.