East Asia; EU; the Great Union Society; Integration; the North East Project
Issue Date
2004-11
Publisher
한국인문사회과학회
Citation
현상과인식, Page.11-34
Abstract
Major counrries of rhe East Asia(EA) such as China, Japan, and Korea had been involved actively with the economic, diplomatic relationships, but reluctantly with the historical, integrative consciousness toward an union like EU. This thesis aimed to seek the possibility of cooperation and integration rather than hatred and disintegration.
For the further thoughtful developments, the EA countries are suggested to broaden their minds beyond the nationalism. The sharing mind of history as member of EA is essential to expand their historical perspective to post-nationalism. For this cause, China's undergoing North East Project is enough to be criticized. The integration should not be hindered by any means. The EA countries are also suggested to establish the Great Union(大同) Society and to develop the common ground morally and economically.
So far the United States of America, China, and Japan are putting their efforts cautiously to take the hegemony on the EA. Now the East Asians need the integral consciousness and the mutual respect for the EA coexistence. Furthermore our concerns should not be limited to the EA, going beyond the EA for the global peace and harmony.