국내기사
트럼프 2.0 시대의 북극 외교 전략 : 한국 신정부의 전략적 방향 제언 = Navigating arctic diplomacy under Trump 2.0 : strategic directions for the new South Korean administration
This article examines how the second Trump administration is likely to reshape U.S. Arctic policy and assesses the implications for South Korea’s strategic positioning. I argue that Trump's “America First” approach will intensify security competition in the Arctic, undermine multilateral governance, and challenge the institutional resilience of the Arctic Council. In this volatile environment, South Korea must recalibrate its Arctic diplomacy. Drawing from science diplomacy, international law, and regional geopolitics, I propose a pragmatic strategy rooted in bilateral engagement, technological cooperation, and institutional innovation. I recommend Seoul expand scientific collaborations, leverage its maritime and shipbuilding expertise, and deepen selective cooperations with Arctic stakeholders, in particular Russia, while remaining committed to rule-based norms. South Korea must also enhance its leadership in regional forums such as Arctic Partnership Week and revive trilateral cooperation with China and Japan. By doing so, Korea can assert its relevance, safeguard its interests, and emerge as a credible middle-power actor in the evolving Arctic order.