Il Young Jeong Research Professor_Institute of Social Science_Sogang University In recent years, global conflicts and crises have continued unabated. The strategic competition between the United States and China has expanded into a global conflict structure, not just in Asia. Adding to this are the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas conflict, making for a tumultuous international landscape. The conflict in international politics is leading to new tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Recently, the close ties between North Korea and Russia have heightened tensions on the peninsula. In June, North Korea and Russia declared a "comprehensive strategic partnership" during a summit. As North Korea-Russia relations strengthen, the strategic calculations of neighboring countries around the Korean Peninsula are becoming more complex. This article analyzes the changes in the Korean Peninsula's situation due to Russia's southward advance and explores alter...
'The Korean Odyssey' introduces various issues on the Korean Peninsula and proposes academic & policy ideas for peace on the Korean Peninsula.