The Korean Peace Process and Civil Society

This is a must-read book for anyone searching for insight into the peace process of the divided Korean peninsula. As a peace researcher and activist, the author highlights the role of civil society in making peacebuilding possible and sustainable on the Korean peninsula. This volume opens a new horizon to the study of peace and conflict. Koo, Kab Woo, Professor, University of North Korean Studies

This book makes an enormous contribution to our understanding of the dynamics of peace and conflict on the Korean peninsula and expands our understanding of the requirements of sustainable peacebuilding. The emphasis on the role of civil society as part of an inclusive approach to strategic peacebuilding is especially helpful.Iain Atack, Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin

This expertly crafted book makes an original contribution to understanding peacebuilding theory and the critical role of civil society in strategic peacebuilding. It offers valuable lessons and hope for peaceful transformation of the Korean conflict as well as the negotiation of a sustainable peace in other protracted conflict settings.Wendy Lambourne, Senior Lecturer, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney

The Post-Cold War era witnessed a dramatic rise in breakthroughs for peace processes, includingthe Korean peninsula, between parties mired in protracted conflict. However, many such processes broke down within a short period of time. This book explores the possibilities for comprehensive and sustainable peacebuilding strategy in the Korean peace process, beyond reaching an agreement, by reviewing diverse peacebuilding activities from government and civil society.

First attempt to explore the Korean peace process in view of cutting-edge strategic peacebuilding theory Advances the current state of the art by examining peacebuilding activities, from the geopolitical and inter-Korean political levels to the local civil society level Offers a comprehensive background for those interested in peacebuilding

Autorentext

Dong Jin Kim is Irish Research Council and Marie Sk odowska-Curie Actions Cofund CAROLINE Fellow at the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland. He is currently seconded to Corrymeela, Northern Ireland. Dr Kim s research focuses on sustainable peacebuilding in societies affected by protracted conflicts, such as Korea and Ireland.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction: Peace Process and Civil Society Peacebuilding.- Chapter 2 Researching Peacebuilding in Korea: A Peace and Conflict Studies Approach.- Chapter 3 The Korean Conflict and Society: A Historical Context.- Chapter 4 The Ups and Downs of the Korean Peace Process: Domestic and Geo-politics.- Chapter 5 Bringing People Together: Interdependent Peacebuilding.- Chapter 6 Mobilising People in Response to State Violence: Building Just Peace.- Chapter 7 Cooperating with People in Need: Strategic Overlaps for Peacebuilding.- Chapter 8 Conclusion: Towards Strategic Peacebuilding.