EU-Korea in crisis management

Abstract

Crisis management activities are one of the most visible symbols of European integration outside Europe. The crisis management activities of the EU are conducted in two aspects, military and civilian. In this light, EU-Republic of Korea (ROK) cooperation in crisis management has a special place in EU-Korea relations because it physically shows people from the EU and Korea acting together for a common goal beyond their own regions. This chapter explains how the EU and Korea cooperate in the area of crisis management. It describes how the EU conducts CSDP crisis management activities and cooperates with third countries like Korea. The chapter examines how the role of Korea as an international security actor has evolved. It explains the incentives and obstacles of EU-Korea cooperation in crisis management in the context of the Korea-EU Framework Participation Agreement.