Publications

The primary of the Korean Grand National Party

This article discusses the primary of the Korean Grand National Party for the upcoming presidential election. It presents the candidates and their plans concerning unification and economic policy. Moreover, the election process is described and an interpretation of the result is delivered. This article was published in "KAS Auslandsinformationen 09/2007".

Südkoreanische Geiseln in Afghanistan

Reaktionen und Hoffnungen in Korea

Das südkoreanische Geiseldrama begann am 19.07.2007 als aufständische Taliban einen Bus auf der Straße zwischen Kabul und Kandahar, im Süden Afghanistans anhielten und 23 Südkoreaner, allesamt christliche freiwillige Helfer, als Geiseln nahmen. Die Gefangenen wurden in die nah gelegene Ghazni Provinz verschleppt, ein Gebiet, das zu großen Teilen von den Taliban kontrolliert wird.

Prospects and making Provisions on the changes in North Korea - Post 2.13 Agreement

This publication analyses the current situation between North- and South Korea. In this context a special focus is given to the agreement of February 13th 2007 and its possible implications for North-East-Asia. This edition has been published in cooperation with the Peace Foundation.

Development of the rule of law in Korea

KAS-Schriftenreihe Korea 8 (2007) Pub. Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung e.V.

This publication analyzes South Koreas current state of the rule of law and examines the situation from the perspective of constitutional and administrative law. It is the result of a conference with the Korea Public Law Association. The contributors are Prof. Ki-Choon Song, Prof. Jung-Kwon Kim, Prof. Seung-Dae Kim and Prof. Woo-Young Rhee.

Freedom of information and data privacy protection regarding national and European law

KAS-Schriftenreihe Korea 7 (2007) Hrsg.Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.

The articles in this publication introduce the German and Korean protection of data privacy and freedom of information law and discuss the reformation of the current data privacy protection and administration law in Korea. The results were compiled in a conference with the Korea Public Law Association. The contributors are Dr. Matthias Rossi, Prof. In-Ho Lee and Prof. Dr. Bong-Ki Shin

Visions and Steps towards Reconciliation and Peace on the Korean Peninsula

KAS-Schriftenreihe Korea 6 (2007)

During the second half of 2006 KAS organized four expert seminars on: "Visions and Steps towards Reconciliation and Peace on the Korean Peninsula." Topics like possible juridical challenges after reunification and misunderstandings and facts about North Korea were adressed and analyzed. The conclusions were recorded in this publication in cooperation with our partner Peace Foundation. Language: kr.

Newsletter Korea

Nr.1 (dt) Feb.07

The Newsletter Korea is published quarterly in German and Korean language. The content of the newsletter refers to the projects and events of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung as well as current topics and developments in Korea.

Responses and Prospects on the Relationship between South and North Korea after North Korean Nuclear Test

KAS-Schriftenreihe Korea 5 (2007)

In Reaction to North Korean’s nuclear test this edition discusses the current tensions and challenges on the Korean peninsula. This publication resumes the essential results of several events organized by KAS Korea and its partner Peace Foundation. Language: Kr.

ASEAN and the European Union

Contributors: José Manuel Barroso, Elmar Brok, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Ingo Friedrich, Hartmut Nassauer, Hans-Gert Poettering, Günter Rinsche, Wolfgang Schüssel, Bernhard Vogel, Karl von Wogau, Markus Arens, Colin Dürkop and Falk von Hoff

Challenges and Visions for the Korean Peacemovement

KAS-Schriftenreihe Korea 4 (2007)

South Korean NGO’s and peace activists discussed new measures for sustainable freedom strategies and peace scenarios at three-day workshop on Cheju island. The results were summarized in this joint publication Language: Kr.