The Republic of Korea’s Contributions to Pacific Maritime Governance

Dr. Wooyeal Paik, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Yonsei University, examines South Korea’s contributions to Pacific maritime governance, highlighting its strategic priorities, engagement in regional security initiatives, and challenges in balancing geopolitical tensions, environmental commitments, and naval capacity expansion The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.