Information on the thesis "Policies of major powers (USA, China, Russia, Japan) towards the Korean Peninsula from the end of the Cold War to the present" by graduate student Nguyen Thi Thu Thao, majoring in Asian Studies.1. Student's Full Name: Nguyen Thi Thu Thao 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of Birth: December 25, 1986 4. Place of Birth: Xuan Lam - Thuan Thanh - Bac Ninh 5. Decision No. 1355/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH dated October 24, 2008, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 6. Changes during the training process: None 7. Thesis Title: Policies of major powers (USA, China, Russia, Japan) towards the Korean Peninsula from the end of the Cold War to the present. 8. Specialization: Asian Studies; Code: 60 31 50 9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Dinh Chinh - Head of the Department of Oriental Studies. 10. Summary of thesis results: Firstly, the thesis analyzes the international and regional context affecting the policies of major powers towards the Korean Peninsula from the end of the Cold War to the present. Through this, we can see the positive and negative impacts of these policies on the two countries of the Korean Peninsula. From there, the thesis initially addresses the issue of peace and unification of the Korean Peninsula in the future. The thesis also discusses reconciliation and cooperation between the two Koreas to contribute to building a peaceful, stable, secure, and cooperative region in the region and the world. Secondly, the thesis makes some connections between the Korean Peninsula and Vietnam. Both countries are located in the East Asian region, possess crucial geostrategic positions, and have been invaded and dominated by colonial and imperial powers. Vietnam had to endure two wars to defend its national independence, fighting against France and the United States, culminating in 1975. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, combined with the strength of national unity and international solidarity, a combined force was created to complete the national revolution and unify the country. Meanwhile, on the Korean Peninsula, the historical movement unfolded in a different direction, especially due to deep divisions between political parties and dependence on international conditions, thus preventing the reunification of the two regions to this day. Thirdly, this thesis serves as a reference material for research and teaching at universities and research institutes. 11. Practical applications: (if any) 12. Future research directions: (if any) 13. Published works related to the thesis: Regarding the policy of major powers, as well as the relationship between the two Koreas on the Korean Peninsula, there have been quite a few research works related to this issue. For example, several research papers by foreign authors have been translated or compiled into Vietnamese, such as "Russia and the Korean Peninsula Crisis" by historian Dr. Denisov in the Russian monthly magazine "International Life," "The US-North Korea Confrontation and Southeast Asian Geopolitics in 2003" by Guo Feihong (China), "China's Long-Term Foreign Policy Strategy" by a specialist from the Institute of International Relations - Renmin University of China, "Changes in North Korea and Sino-North Korean Relations" by Professor Ri Nam Ju (South Korea), "The Rising South Korean Economy" by Byung Nak Song, Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi 2002... The aforementioned works contain much content related to the research topic. In Vietnam, many political activists, scientists, diplomats, and economic researchers have published studies on the political situation and international relations in Northeast Asia in general and the Korean Peninsula in particular. These include papers such as: "Military-Technical Cooperation between Russia and South Korea" by Pham Quynh Huong, "Overview of South Korea-US Relations" by Bui Thi Kim Hue, "On New Regionalism in East Asia" by Le Van My, and "On South Korea-Japan Relations" by Ngo Huong Lan. Several books have been published, such as: "Korea on the Threshold of the 21st Century" by Ngo Xuan Binh (editor) - Korean Studies Research Committee, Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi, 1999; "Some Issues After Unification of the Korean Peninsula: A Perspective from Vietnam" by Ngo Xuan Binh and Pham Quy Long, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 2007; "Korean Labor Emphasizes Self-Reliance" by Nguyen Cu and Tran Quang, Labor Publishing House, Hanoi, 1964; "Korean Culture Reference" by Hwang Gwi Yeon and Trinh Cam Lan, Hanoi National University Publishing House, 2002; "Korean Studies Editorial Board, Korean Studies Textbook No. 1 SNU-VNU", Seoul National University, Vietnam National University, 2005... In general, these research materials also contain much important content related to the research topic. Related to the research topic are also... Numerous articles have been published in specialized research journals in Vietnam. Through our survey, we can compile a number of research papers related to the research topic, including: “Some Information on the Air Defense and Air Force of South Korea” in the Journal of Modern National Defense Knowledge, No. 1, 2001; “New Development Strategy of South Korea's National Defense” in the Journal of Military Science, No. 12, December 2001; “Japan-South Korea Joint Statement” Special Reference Document, Vietnam News Agency, June 12, 2003; “China-South Korea Joint Statement” Special Reference Document, Vietnam News Agency, July 12, 2003; “Cultural and Social Factors, Human Education in the Process of South Korea's Economic Development and Issues Arising in the Current Globalization Strategy” in the Journal of Japanese Studies, No. 2-1998; "South Korea's Economic Reform Strategy During the Economic Crisis Period (1997-1999)" Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 4-1999; “Some aspects of Confucian thought in Korea”; Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 6-1999; “Main economic measures of the Korean Government for the process of unifying the Korean Peninsula” Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 5-2000; “Some aspects of Korean-American economic relations (1948-1979)” Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 2-2001; “The Japanese factor in the economic development of Korea (1961-1993)”, Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 5-2001; “Cultural exchange and cooperation between Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in recent years” Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 1-2002. Related to the research topic of this thesis, several doctoral dissertations and master's theses have been successfully defended at training institutions in Vietnam, for example: “Le Dinh Year; The Korean issue in international relations from 1945 to the present; Master's thesis, Faculty of History, Hanoi 2004; Military Library, call number LAV4798. Nguyen Thi Giang: “Relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and South Korea from 1948 to the present” (Master's thesis in historical science); Hanoi 2001; Military Library; call number LAV4774; Nguyen Quang Hong, “The process of industrialization and modernization of South Korea in the period 1960-1995: Experiences and possibilities for application to Vietnam” Doctoral dissertation; National Economics University, Hanoi 2002; Nguyen Nam Thang; “Vietnam-South Korea relations in the period 1992-2002: characteristics and trends”, Doctoral dissertation in History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City - 2004; Le Duc Hanh: “The South Korean army in the war” "The American imperialist invasion of Vietnam during the period 1964-1973", Master's thesis in history; Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities; Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Hoang Van Hien: "The socio-economic development process of South Korea (1961-1993) and lessons for Vietnam", National Political Publishing House, Hanoi 2008.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name : Nguyen Thi Thu Thao 2. Sex: Femal 3. Date of birth: December 25, 1986 4. Place of birth: Bac Ninh 5. Admission decision number: 1355/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SĐH Dated: October 24, 2008 6. Changes in academic process: (List the forms of change and corresponding times) 7. Official thesis title: Policies of major countries (US, China, Russia, Japan) for the Korean peninsula since the end of the Cold War to the present. 8. Major: Asian Studies 9. Code: 60 31 50 10. Supervisors: Associate Professor, Dr. Le Dinh Chinh- Chairman of Orientalist department 11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: Firstly, through policy analysis of major countries we can see the positive and negative impact on the two countries of the Korean Peninsula as well as objectives of major countries and Northeast Asian region. This also provides a comprehensive view on the issue of peace and unification of the Korean peninsula in the future. Moreover, this Thesis also learn about the cooperation and acquisition on policies of major countries for the two regions of the Korean peninsula. The two countries, North Korea and South Korea took advantage of these policies to build up and develop themselves, which also shows the national capacity. Secondly, the Thesis made contact between Korea peninsula and Vietnam. Both countries are important geo-strategic positions in East Asia, which were invaded and dominated by imperialist colonial powers. Not until the year of 1975, Vietnam had to go through two wars to protect the national independence, against France and the US The Leadership of Vietnam Communist Party combined with the power of the great national unity and international solidarity to make synergy completing national revolution and unification. Whereas, for the Korean Peninsula, the historical movement happened in a complicated way and depended on international impacts. Therefore, the reunification has not been completed so far. Thirdly, the Thesis is a reference source for research and teaching works at universities and research institutes. 12. Practical applicability, if any: 13. Further research directions, if any: 14. Thesis-related publications: A number of studies of foreign authors have been translated or compiled into Vietnamese as “Russia and the crisis on the Korean Peninsula” by historian Dr. Denisov on the Russian monthly magazine “Life International”, “Confrontation USA-South Korea and Southeast Asian geopolitics in 2003” by Phi Hung Guo (China), “Long-term foreign fair strategy of China” by specialist of Institute of International Relations – People China University, “Changes of North Korea and China-South Korea relationship” by Professor Nam Ju Ri (Korea) Researches of political activists, scientists, diplomats, and economic research … such as “Military technical cooperation between Russia and South Korea” by Pham Quynh Huong, “Overview of Relationship between Korea and the USA” by Bui Thi Kim Hue, “On the new regionalism in East Asia” by Le Van Mi, “On the relationship between Korea and Japan” by Ngo Huong Lan. Some published books as “South Korea ahead of the 21st century” Ngo Xuan Binh (ed.)-The Korea Studies department, Statistics Publishing House, Hanoi 1999; “Some problems after unification of Korean Peninsula; perspective from Vietnam” by Ngo Xuan Binh and Pham Quy Long, Social Sciences Publishing House , Hanoi 2007. The journal article: “Joint Declaration between China-Korea” special references, Vietnam News agency, dated December 7, 2003; Journal of Japanese Studies; #2-2008; “Economy reform strategy of Korea during the economic crisis period (1997-1999)” Journal of Japanese Studies; #4-1999; “Aspects of Confucianism in Korea” Journal of Japanese Studies #6-1999; “Main economic measures of Korea government for the unification of the Korean peninsula” Journal of Japanese Studies #5-2000; “Aspects of economic relations between Korea and the USA (1948-1979)” Journal of Japanese Studies #2-2001; “Culture exchanges between Korea and democratic People's Republic of Korea in the recent years” Journal of Japanese Studies #1-2002.
