Korean Peninsula in the New Cold War Era: Korean and European Perspectives on Cooperation Measures and Establishment of Peace

Amidst the escalating tensions of the new Cold War on a global scale, the imperative of establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula has transcended the confines of the North-South Korean divide, emerging as a pressing diplomatic and security concern at the international forefront. Addressing the complexities of this issue demands not only bilateral efforts between North and South Korea but also robust international cooperation in crisis management on a global scale. Europe stands out as a region boasting both theoretical expertise and empirical experience in conflict resolution and crisis management. With a rich history of leading discussions in war studies, conflict resolution, and peace studies, Europe has demonstrated its ability to navigate not only traditional diplomatic and security threats but also emerging and non-traditional security challenges. Drawing from Europe's historical insights, valuable lessons can be gleaned to facilitate the resolution of the Korean Peninsula conflict and pave the way for lasting peace. Given North Korea's susceptibility to an array of non-traditional threats spanning economics, climate, cybersecurity, healthcare, and more, the ongoing academic and policy dialogues in Europe hold significant relevance for addressing present and future challenges facing North Korea and the wider Korean Peninsula. Establishing a knowledge-sharing platform between Korea and Europe thus assumes paramount importance, fostering enhanced security cooperation and ultimately contributing to the realization of peace on the Korean Peninsula. The objective of the forum is to foster dialogue and collaboration between South Korea and Europe, two like-minded partners, amidst the prevailing uncertainties of our time. We aim to explore diplomatic strategies geared towards conflict mediation, crisis management, and the promotion of sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula.

(Please mind that only July 10 is open to the public. July 11 and 12 are closed sessions.)