This book presents a comprehensive overview of the relations between the two Koreas and the different ASEAN states, including their relations with ASEAN as an organization. It outlines a complex picture with both bilateral and multilateral relations in play at the same time. It charts for each relationship how the present situation has arisen, discusses current difficulties and strains, and assesses how the relationship may develop in future.

Acknowledgments

About the Contributors and the Editor

List of Figures and Tables

Introduction

1. Relations Between Seoul, ASEAN States and Pyongyang
Lam Peng Er (Editor)

PART I     Triangular Relations: Three Perspectives

2. Seoul’s New Southern Policy With the ASEAN States and Its Security Implications for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Hahnkyu Park

3. ASEAN and the Two Koreas: Bilateral and Multilateral Nexus
Nur Shahadah Jamil

4. Pyongyang’s Relations With the ASEAN States and Seoul: ASEAN as an Epistemic Hub for the Korean Peninsula Issue
Kim Sung Chull

PART II     ASEAN States Between Pyongyang and Seoul

5. Vietnam’s Relations With the Korean Peninsula: The Interplay Between History, Identity and National Interests
Ha Anh Tuan

6. Cambodia’s Relations With North and South Korea: A Remainder From the Cold War
Julio A. Jeldres

7. Laos’ Friendly Relations With the Socialist and Democratic Regimes in the Korean Peninsula
Sulathin Thiladej

8. Singapore’s Relations With North and South Korea: In Pursuit of Pragmatism and Principles
Sarah Teo

9. The Domestic Sources of Indonesia’s Relations With North and South Korea: Pragmatism, Leadership and Regime Legitimacy
Ardhitya Eduard Yeremia and Muhamad Arif

10. The Philippines-South Korea-North Korea Triangular Relationship: Between a Long-Time Security Partner and a Traditional Security Threat
Renato Cruz De Castro

11. A Reactive Diplomacy: Pyongyang-Bangkok-Seoul Triangular Relations
Pavin Chachavalpongpun

12. Myanmar and the Two Koreas: Toward New Areas of Convergence?
Moe Thuzar

PART III     Triangular Relations: Human Security and Economics

13. Human Security: North Korean Refugees, Conduit of ASEAN States and South Korean Sanctuary
Brendan Howe

14. Triangular Economic Ties Between ROK, DPRK and ASEAN
Chiang Min-hua

Index