[Indo-Pacific Strategy Special Report] "Korea's Global Indo-Pacific Strategy: Architecting a Symbiotic and Prosperous Regional Order" _Planning Intent

The East Asia Institute (EAI) proposes <Korea's Global Indo-Pacific Strategy: Architecting a Symbiotic and Prosperous Regional Order> as Korea's regional strategy. The strategy proposed by the EAI Indo-Pacific Strategy Research Team, composed of eight members, is an attempt to redefine Korea's international role and enhance its influence from a long-term, macroscopic perspective based on a concept of space and time befitting the great transformation of the world order and Korea's rising international status. In the context of deglobalization, health and climate crises, food and energy crises, global inflation and risks of economic recession, and intensifying strategic competition between the US and China, EAI envisions an Indo-Pacific strategy as a global regional strategy that interconnects regional and global spaces. With a vision of an Indo-Pacific characterized by symbiosis and prosperity based on universal values, it aims for re-globalization as a better globalization, international cooperation to address transnational challenges, and the prevention of US-China armed conflict while promoting competition based on rules. To this end, it presents six principles: connectivity, openness, inclusiveness, resilience, sustainability, and adaptability. Based on these principles, it proposes policy directions for Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy in the economic, technological, environmental, and security domains. The research team includes eight researchers: Kim Yang-gyu, Senior Researcher at EAI; Bae Young-ja, Professor at Konkuk University; Son Yeol, Director of EAI and Professor at Yonsei University; Lee Dong-ryul, Director of EAI China Research Center and Professor at Dongduk Women's University; Lee Seung-joo, Director of EAI Trade, Technology, and Transformation Center and Professor at Chung-Ang University; Lee Tae-dong, Professor at Yonsei University; Jeon Jae-sung, Director of EAI National Security Research Center and Professor at Seoul National University; and Ha Young-sun, Chairman of EAI and Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University.

The preparation of this report benefited greatly from intellectual exchange with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the assistance of various experts. Experts from each field, including Kim Min-sung, Professor at Korea University's Institute for International Relations; Kim Yang-hee, Professor at Daegu University; Ma Sang-yoon, Professor at Catholic University of Korea; Park In-hwi, Professor at Ewha Womans University; Baek Woo-yeol, Professor at Yonsei University; Seol In-hyo, Professor at National Defense University; Ahn Ki-hyun, Secretary General of the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association; Ahn Sung-bae, Head of International Macroeconomic Finance Division at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP); Ahn Se-hyun, Professor at the University of Seoul; Woo Jeong-yeop, Senior Research Fellow at the Sejong Institute; Lee Yong-wook, Professor at Korea University; Lee Jae-min, Professor at Seoul National University; Lee Jae-hyun, Senior Research Fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies; and Choi Won-ki, Professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, participated in four rounds of roundtable discussions and offered their insights. We express our deep gratitude to all who contributed.

The contents of the report are as follows.

1. Son Yeol (Lead Author), General Introduction: Korea's Global Indo-Pacific Strategy[
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2. Lee Seung-joo (Lead Author), Promoting Inclusive and Resilient Re-globalization[
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3. Bae Young-ja (Lead Author), Building an Inclusive and Cooperative Technological Innovation Ecosystem[
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4. Lee Tae-dong (Lead Author), Pursuing a Leading Role in Green Transition, Health, and Energy Sectors[
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5. Jeon Jae-sung, Kim Yang-gyu (Lead Authors), Building a Security Order Based on Symbiotic Values and Norms[
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