%0 Journal Article
%T Factors Affecting ROK每US Relations, 1990每2011: An Empirical Analysis
%A Dohee Kim
%A Uk Heo
%J Journal of Asian and African Studies
%@ 1745-2538
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/0021909616662488
%X This study investigates what factors affect Republic of Korea (South Korea)每United States (ROK每US) relations based on a theoretical framework, using event data created by content analysis from 1990 to 2011. South Korea＊s economic development led to democratization, which resulted in elite changes. New progressive elites interpreted national interests differently and demanded changes in ROK每US relations. Accordingly, the ROK每US relationship was tense during the progressive administrations. ROK＊s economic development attracted more trade with the US, which enhanced the bilateral relationship due to heightened interdependence. By contrast, the Democratic People＊s Republic of Korea (North Korea)每US relationship and the trade between ROK and China did not significantly affect ROK每 relations, meaning ROK＊s relationship with other countries does not affect ROK每US relations
%K ROK每US relations
%K event data
%K content analysis
%K empirical analysis
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0021909616662488