NSPR5: The 2004 US Presidential Election and the Korean Peninsula

Overview

The fifth report in the NSP series, titled "The 2004 US Presidential Election and the Korean Peninsula" (lead author: Jang Hoon), focuses on the characteristics of the November US presidential election and its impact on the Korean Peninsula. The US election exhibited strong polarization in political and social aspects, contrasting with a strong convergence in foreign policy and security. The report projects that regardless of whether Bush or Kerry wins, there will be no significant change in the current US policy toward the Korean Peninsula.

Appendix List

1. Excerpts on the Korean Peninsula from the US Republican Party Platform

2. Excerpts on the Korean Peninsula from the US Democratic Party Platform

3. Excerpts from the Bush-Kerry First Presidential Debate on North Korea/Foreign Policy (09/30/04)

4. Excerpts from the Bush-Kerry Second Presidential Debate on North Korea/Foreign Policy (10/08/04)

5. Comparison Table of Bush-Kerry National Security Policies

Author

Jang Hoon, Professor at Chung-Ang University