Thesis information "Policies of major countries (USA, China, Russia, Japan) towards the Korean peninsula since the end of the Cold War until now" by HVCH Nguyen Thi Thu Thao, majoring in Asian Studies.1. Full name of student: 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 to recognize student No: 1355/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SĐH October 24, 2008 by the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 6. Changes in the training process: None 7. Thesis topic: Policies of major countries (USA, China, Russia, Japan) towards the Korean peninsula since the end of the Cold War until now. 8. Major: Asian Studies; Code: 60 31 50 9. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Le Dinh Chinh - Head of the Department of Oriental Studies 10. Summary of the results of the thesis: Firstly, the thesis analyzes the international and regional context affecting the policies of major countries towards the Korean peninsula since the end of the Cold War until now. Through that, we can see the positive and negative impacts of the above policies on the two countries of the Korean peninsula. From there, the thesis initially mentions the issue of peace and unification of the Korean peninsula in the future. The thesis also mentions the reconciliation and cooperation between the two regions to contribute to building a peaceful, stable, secure and cooperative region in the region and in the world. Secondly, the thesis makes some connections between the Korean peninsula and Vietnam. The two countries are located in the East Asia region, both have very important geo-strategic positions and are both countries invaded and dominated by colonial and imperialist forces. Vietnam had to go through two wars to protect national independence, conducting resistance wars against France and the US, ending in 1975. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam combined with the strength of the great national unity bloc and international solidarity, it created a combined strength to complete the national revolution and unify the country. Meanwhile, on the Korean peninsula, the historical movement took place in a different direction, especially the deep division between the parties and the dependence on international conditions, so up to now, the two regions have not been able to unify. Third, the thesis is a source of reference materials for research and teaching at universities and research institutes. 11. Practical applicability: (if any) 12. Further research directions: (if any) 13. Published works related to the thesis: Referring to the topic of policies of major countries, as well as relations between the two regions on the Korean peninsula, there have been quite a few research works related to this issue. For example, there are a number of research articles by foreign authors that have been translated or compiled in Vietnamese such as “Russia and the crisis on the Korean peninsula” by Dr. Denisov, a historian, in the Russian monthly “International Life”, “US-North Korea confrontation and Southeast Asian geopolitics in 2003” by Guo Feixiong (China), “China’s long-term foreign policy strategy” by an expert from the Institute of International Relations - Renmin University of China, “Changes in North Korea and China-North Korea relations” by Professor Ri Nam Ju (South Korea), “The rising Korean economy” by Byung Nak Song, Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi 2002… The above works have many contents related to the research topic. Researching on the political situation and international relations in the Northeast Asia region in general and the Korean peninsula in particular, in Vietnam, many political activists, scientists, diplomats, economic researchers, etc. have written research articles such as: "Military technical cooperation between Russia and Korea" by Pham Quynh Huong, "Overview of Korea-US relations" by Bui Thi Kim Hue, "On new regionalism in East Asia" by Le Van My, "On Korea-Japan relations" by Ngo Huong Lan. Some books have been published such as: "Korea on the threshold of the 21st century" Ngo Xuan Binh (editor) - Korean Research Board, Statistical Publishing House, Hanoi, 1999, "Some issues after the unification of the Korean peninsula; perspective from Vietnam" by Ngo Xuan Binh and Pham Quy Long, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi 2007, "North Korean workers promote self-reliance" by Nguyen Cu and Tran Quang, Labor Publishing House, Hanoi 1964, "Looking up Korean culture" 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, the above research documents also contain many important contents related to the research problem of the topic. Related to the research topic are also Many articles in specialized research journals in Vietnam. Through the survey, we can list a number of research articles with content related to the research topic including: "Some information about the Korean Air Defense - Air Force" in the Journal of Modern Defense Knowledge; No. 1, 2001; "New development strategy of Korean defense"; Journal of Military Science; No. 12, December 2001; "Japan-Korea Joint Statement" Special reference document, Vietnam News Agency, June 12, 2003; "China-Korea Joint Statement" Special reference document, Vietnam News Agency, July 12, 2003; “Socio-cultural factors, human education in the process of economic development of Korea and issues raised in the current globalization strategy; Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 2-1998; “Economic reform strategy of Korea during the economic crisis (1997-1999)” Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 4-1999; “Some features of Confucian ideology in Korea; Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 6-1999; “Main economic measures of the Korean Government for the unification process of the Korean peninsula” Journal of Japanese Studies; No. 5-2000; “Some features of the economic relations between Korea and the United States (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 the topic, there have been a number of doctoral theses and master's theses that have been successfully defended at training institutions in Vietnam, for example: “Le Dinh Nam; The Korean issue in international relations from 1945 to present; Master's thesis, Faculty of History, Hanoi 2004; Military Library, code LAV4798. Nguyen Thi Giang: “Relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea from 1945 to present” 1948 to present” (Master's thesis in history); Hanoi 2001; Military Library; code LAV4774; Nguyen Quang Hong, “The process of industrialization and modernization of Korea in the period 1960-1995: Experience and possibility of application in Vietnam” Doctoral thesis; National Economics University, Hanoi 2002; Nguyen Nam Thang; “Vietnam-Korea relations in the period 1992-2002: characteristics and trends”, Doctoral thesis in History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City - 2004; Le Duc Hanh: “The Korean army in the war of aggression of American imperialism in Vietnam in the period 1964-1973”, Master's thesis in history; University of Social Sciences and Humanities; Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Hoang Van Hien: "The socio-economic development process of Korea (1961-1993) and experiences 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.
