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• The Serial Transnational Mobility and Urban Experiences of Korean Cubans in Miami, Florida*(Jin S...

    Abstract This article examines the serial migration experiences and racial and ethnic identities of Korean Cuban Americans, focusing especially on those who have resided or currently reside in Miami, Florida. This research first examines the motives for Korean Cubans’ serial migratory movements from Korea to or within the Americas. Based on the results of questionnaire surveys, it also analyzes Korean Cubans’ formation of their ethnic identities, considering the urban landscape of the metropolitan Miami area. Participants noted that Miami’s well-developed Cuban cultural environment was conducive for forming and maintaining their identity as Cubans. However, some were discriminated against by non-Korean Cubans in Miami because of their appearance as Asian or mixed individuals. It is expected that this article, by shedding light on serial migration and urban experiences among the underrepresented segments of Cuban and Korean diasporas, will contribute to a multifaceted and deeper understanding of the experiences of both Latino and Asian diasporas.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of KISS https://kiss.kstudy.com/Detail/Ar?key=4089731

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• Cross-Border Data Dynamics : An Analysis of China's Cybersecurity Law under TBT Compliance* (Yin ...

  Abstract This paper examines the controversies surrounding China’s Cybersecurity Law and evaluates whether this law violates the provisions of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement. The primary reason countries consider China’s Cybersecurity Law as a TBT is due to its restrictions on cross-border data flows. The analysis reveals that the core issue behind differing national attitudes towards cross-border data flows lies in the significant differences in how key stakeholders define cybersecurity. Therefore, leading cyber powers should prioritize reaching a consensus on defining cybersecurity terms. Countries should enhance their cybersecurity strategies by issuing and refining relevant administrative regulations, departmental rules, and normative documents to provide a solid implementation foundation for network operators and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, given its significant economic relationship with China, the Korean government emphasizes the need for a balanced approach todata localization and cross-border data flow policies to ensure both national security and economic growth.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of KCI Cross-Border Data Dynamics : An Analysis of China's Cybersecurity Law under TBT Compliance (kci.go.kr)

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• China's North Korea Dilemma and New Approaches : Transition from Blood Alliance to Community of S...

  Abstract This paper aims to analyze the North Korea dilemma faced by China since Xi Jinping's ascension to power and to propose a new approach towards North Korea. The Sino-DPRK relationship is often perceived as a blood alliance; however, China defines it as a traditional friendship. In the early years of Xi Jinping's ascension, China equated the North Korean nuclear issue with the North Korean problem, leading to deteriorated relations due to North Korea's military provocations. Since 2018, China has approached these issues separately, restoring Sino-DPRK relations. China seeks a new type of relationship by strengthening diplomacy with neighboring countries and defining North Korea as a community of shared destiny, encompassing political, economic, social, cultural, and military spheres. The North Korea dilemma for China persists, necessitating a new perspective on China's approach, given the ongoing political situation in North Korea and evolving Sino-American relations.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of KCI 중국의 대북 딜레마와 새로운 접근 방식 : 혈맹관계에서 운명공동체로의 전환 (kci.go.kr)   *This article is written in Korean.  

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• Overseas Koreans and New Governance Making in Korea (Jean Young Lee)

    Abstract This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the recent issues surroundingoverseas Koreans in Korea and the governance construction efforts by the Koreangovernment through laws and institutions to address them. With up to approxi-mately 1 million overseas Koreans residing in Korea out of a total of 7.08 million,issues related to immigration to Korea are also pertinent. The burgeoning popula-tion of overseas Koreans and their demands not only affect the central govern-ment’s policies but also impact local communities. This article aims to explorehow the Korean society is legally and institutionally responding to the recent surgein the population of overseas Koreans within Korea. To achieve this goal, the arti-cle focuses on three aspects. First, it analyzes the increase in the population ofoverseas Koreans in Korean society over the past two decades along with the asso-ciated issues from the perspectives of immigration, ethnicity, overseas Koreans,laws and institutions, and central and local governments. Second, it examines thenew laws, institutions, and the interrelationship between the government and over-seas Koreans that have been developed to address the issues raised. Third, it eval-uates the characteristics of the newly established governance of overseas Koreansand identifies any associated problems. Additionally, it discusses the implicationsof the Korean case compared with other countries’ cases. In the era of globaliza-tion and increased human mobility, this article contributes to understandingKorean society’s perspective on and policies toward the group of overseasKoreans in the context of laws and institutions.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of Pacific Focus, Wiley Online Library. https://doi.org/10.1111/pafo.12249  

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• Social Integration of Foreign Immigrants in South Korean Local Communities (Sangtu Ko)

    Abstract The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving cooperativedynamics of immigrant policy in South Korea, emphasizing the interac-tions between central and local governments, as well as among variouslocal authorities. It discusses the need to empower local governmentswith greater authority and responsibility in implementing immigrant poli-cies, highlighting the importance of collaboration, coordination, andcooperation across multiple layers of governance. The article focuses ontwo case studies, the National Multicultural City Council (NMCC)and the Multicultural Immigrants Plus Center (MIPC), to illustrate thepractical implications of this multi-layered governance approach. Thetheoretical implications of the case studies are rooted in the concept ofmulti-layered governance (MLG) and its application to immigrant policygovernance, providing valuable perspectives for understanding and opti-mizing immigrant policy implementation across diverse socio-politicalcontexts.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of Pacific Focus, Wiley Online Library. https://doi.org/10.1111/pafo.12247

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• Korea's Practice on Refugee Protection: Focusing on the Refugee Act and Relevant Court Cases (Ser...

      Abstract The Republic of Korea became the first country in East Asia to enact its ownrefugee law, which has been in force since 2013. While the enactment of thenew Refugee Act provided a critical momentum for Korea’s refugee policy toshift from mere immigration control to a more human rights–based approach,Korea has often come under fire for its low rate of refugee admittance. As thenumber of refugee applicants in Korea has drastically surged in recent years,there remain important issues such as improving the efficiency of the refugeeadmissions process. This article explores the key provisions of Korea’s Refu-gee Act along with recent legislative proposals to amend the Refugee Act,and it highlights some court decisions related to refugee issues. By analyzingthe relevant law, court cases, and government policies of Korea, this articleexplores the possibility of setting Korea up as a good exemplar of upholdingthe values of refugee protection in the Asian region.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of Pacific Focus, Wiley Online Library. https://doi.org/10.1111/pafo.12245

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• Presenting Soviet Korean Identity in a Multicultural Society: Activities of Korean Kolkhoz Polito...

    Abstract    This study explores the overview of Soviet Koreans’ performing arts activi-ties in Uzbekistan, with a particular focus on the activities of the SovietKorean kolkhoz Politotdel’s ensemble Cheongchun during the 1970s and1980s. It aims to clarify the roles and implications of the ensemble in amulticultural society. Since the late 1950s, the Soviet Korean kolkhozes,including Politotdel in the Chirchiq district of the Tashkent oblast,Uzbekistan, have experienced remarkable economic growth. In the culturalmilieu of the Korean people, dance and music were inherently intertwined,occupying a significant position. Initially established as a vocal-instrumentalensemble, Cheongchun always integrated dance and music in its presenta-tions, with dance performances playing a crucial role. An official dancetroupe was formed in 1976, and in 1984, it was merged with the ensembleGayageum. Artistic director and dance teacher Jeong-wook Hwang (1940–),who studied dance in Pyeongyang, Moscow, and Tashkent, made significantcontributions to fostering exchanges with North Korean dancers and activelyincorporating Seung-hee Choi’s North Korean dance elements. Cheongchunhas played a pivotal role in promoting Korean dance and music not only inUzbekistan but also across the entire Soviet Union and the United States,thereby visualizing the identity and positive image of Soviet Koreans asexemplary citizens in a multicultural society.     For full access to the article, please visit the following site of Pacific Focus, Wiley Online Library. https://doi.org/10.1111/pafo.12246  

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• Editor’s Note: Ethnicity, Migration, andGovernance in Korea (Jean Young Lee)

        For full access to the article, please visit the following site of Pacific Focus, Wiley Online Library. https://doi.org/10.1111/pafo.12250

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• Regional Impact of Ukraine War in Northeast Asia and Korea’s Strategy towards Russia (Ko, Sangtu)

  Abstract fter the war in Ukraine, what kind of diplomatic strategy have Korea, China, and Japan adopted? Moreover, what kind of strategy towards Russia does Korea need? How can South Korea maintain cooperative relations with Russia? This article aims to provide answers to these questions. Realist strategic thinking is prevalent in Northeast Asia, where the Cold War order remains. The war in Ukraine has been strengthening those characteristics. This article examines the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. It suggests what strategies should be established and promoted for the stable management of Korea-Russia relations.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of KCI https://www.kci.go.kr/kciportal/ci/sereArticleSearch/ciSereArtiView.kci?sereArticleSearchBean.artiId=ART002974221   *This article is written in Korean.

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• The dual nature of constraints on foreign worker participation in sports and physical activity in...

    Abstract This study provides a different understanding of the constraints imposed by the pandemic and the official and unofficial restrictions that accompanied it. It is an empirical effort demonstrating that the pandemic's effects are not purely negative, but rather, also helped to produce positive and productive practices that draw upon both the inhibiting and enabling features of the constraints it triggered. Engaging with “productive power” in Foucault by considering constraints as practices that both inhibit and enable, the empirical goal of this paper is to explore how pandemic-related constraints on sports and physical activity prohibit foreign worker participation in sports and physical activity. It also examines how the constraints encourage them to pursue an active life in new and unique ways. To achieve this goal, the paper examines the South Korean context, particularly unskilled foreign workers with E-9 visas for non-professional employment in the fishing, farming, and manufacturing industries and their involvement in sports and physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings address three “inhibitors” that specifically prevented foreign workers from getting actively involved, then demonstrate that explicit restrictions on sports and physical activity can be transformed into four “enablers” that encouraged foreign workers to participate. The conclusion offers critical reflections on Foucault's “ethical subject,” followed by the limitations and implications of the study.   For full access to the article, please visit the following site of Frontiers.   https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2023.1181414/full      

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