[New Year Special Commentary Series] EAI's Outlook and Strategy for Korean Diplomacy in 2021_Intent of the Project

New Year Special Commentary – EAI's Outlook and Strategy for Korean Diplomacy in 2021

EAI is publishing a series of seven special New Year commentaries titled "EAI's Outlook and Strategy for Korean Diplomacy in 2021" to present policy recommendations for South Korea's foreign and security policy ahead of the 20th presidential election. This series aims to identify seven major challenges facing the South Korean government amidst the launch of a new U.S. administration and the COVID-19 pandemic, and to offer the perspectives of experts on South Korea's diplomatic strategies and visions for the new year.

1. Chun, Jae-sung | The Launch of the Biden Administration and South Korea's Strategy Toward the U.S. (Published January 4, 2021)

2. Lee, Dong-ryul | Xi Jinping's Seven Diplomatic Initiatives and the Challenges for Korean Diplomacy (Published January 6, 2021)

3. Sohn, Yeol | The Launch of the Biden Administration and South Korea's Strategy Toward Japan: What to Do and What Not to Do (Published January 8, 2021)

4. Ha, Young-sun | The 8th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea: North Korea's Next Five Years at a Standstill (Published January 12, 2021)

5. Lee, Seung-joo | The Turbulent World Trade Order and South Korea's Response (Published January 13, 2021)

6. Park, Jae-jeok | Southeast Asia in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Core Space in 2021: Outlook and Considerations for South Korea (Published January 15, 2021)

7. Kim, Kang-seok | Outlook of the Biden Administration's Middle East Policy and Strategies for Korean Diplomacy (Published January 18, 2021)

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