Overview
- First attempt to explore the Korean peace process in view of cutting-edge strategic peacebuilding theory
- Advances the current state of the art by examining peacebuilding activities, from the geopolitical and inter-Korean political levels to the local civil society level
- Offers a comprehensive background for those interested in peacebuilding
Part of the book series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies (RCS)
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“This is a must-read book for anyone searching for insight into the peace process of the divided Korean peninsula. As a peace researcher and activist, the author highlights the role of civil society in making peacebuilding possible and sustainable on the Korean peninsula. This volume opens a new horizon to the study of peace and conflict.”
—Koo, Kab Woo, Professor, University of North Korean Studies
“This book makes an enormous contribution to our understanding of the dynamics of peace and conflict on the Korean peninsula and expands our understanding of the requirements of sustainable peacebuilding. The emphasis on the role of civil society as part of an inclusive approach to strategic peacebuilding is especially helpful.”
—Iain Atack, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin
“This expertly crafted book makes an original contribution to understanding peacebuilding theory and the critical role of civil society in strategic peacebuilding. It offers valuable lessons and hope for peaceful transformation of the Korean conflict as well as the negotiation of a sustainable peace in other protracted conflict settings.”
—Wendy Lambourne, Senior Lecturer, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney
The Post-Cold War era witnessed a dramatic rise in breakthroughs for peace processes, includingthe Korean peninsula, between parties mired in protracted conflict. However, many such processes broke down within a short period of time. This book explores the possibilities for comprehensive and sustainable peacebuilding strategy in the Korean peace process, beyond reaching an agreement, by reviewing diverse peacebuilding activities from government and civil society.
—Koo, Kab Woo, Professor, University of North Korean Studies
“This book makes an enormous contribution to our understanding of the dynamics of peace and conflict on the Korean peninsula and expands our understanding of the requirements of sustainable peacebuilding. The emphasis on the role of civil society as part of an inclusive approach to strategic peacebuilding is especially helpful.”
—Iain Atack, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin
“This expertly crafted book makes an original contribution to understanding peacebuilding theory and the critical role of civil society in strategic peacebuilding. It offers valuable lessons and hope for peaceful transformation of the Korean conflict as well as the negotiation of a sustainable peace in other protracted conflict settings.”
—Wendy Lambourne, Senior Lecturer, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney
The Post-Cold War era witnessed a dramatic rise in breakthroughs for peace processes, includingthe Korean peninsula, between parties mired in protracted conflict. However, many such processes broke down within a short period of time. This book explores the possibilities for comprehensive and sustainable peacebuilding strategy in the Korean peace process, beyond reaching an agreement, by reviewing diverse peacebuilding activities from government and civil society.
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Keywords
- Cooperative Development
- Korean War
- Cold War
- NGOs
- Korean Ecumenical Movement
- Peace Process
- Civil Society Peacebuilding
- Korean civil society
- Japanese colonial rule
- sustainable peace
- structural violence
- interdependent peacebuilding
- World Council of Churches
- North Korea
- Armistice Agreement 1953
- March 1 movement
- human rights
- process-structure gap
- peacebuilding strategic framework
- international community
Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dong Jin Kim is Irish Research Council and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Cofund CAROLINE Fellow at the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland. He is currently seconded to Corrymeela, Northern Ireland. Dr Kim’s research focuses on sustainable peacebuilding in societies affected by protracted conflicts, such as Korea and Ireland.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Korean Peace Process and Civil Society
Book Subtitle: Towards Strategic Peacebuilding
Authors: Dong Jin Kim
Series Title: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97100-1
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-97099-8Published: 02 October 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-07303-9Published: 20 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-97100-1Published: 21 September 2018
Series ISSN: 1759-3735
Series E-ISSN: 2752-857X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 283
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations
Topics: Peace Studies, Asian Politics, International Security Studies, Conflict Studies, International Organization, Development and Social Change