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Rise of Science and Technology Diplomacy and Korea's Response

Rise of Science and Technology Diplomacy and Korea's Response

Rise of Science and Technology Diplomacy and Korea's Response

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IF2018-42E
Rise of Science and Technology Diplomacy and Korea's Response
December 20th, 2018
YOO Joonkoo
Research Professor, Center for International Law
I. Introduction
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution
marches forward, the ever-growing
importance of dealing with diplomatic
issues with cross-border aspects and the ones
related to the convergence of different fields is
stressing the role of “science and technology
diplomacy” in addressing these issues. In other
words, countries are not only applying science and
technology like the Internet of Things, Artificial
Intelligence and Big Data to foreign policy decision
making process, but also utilizing science and
technology when engaging in diplomatic activities
aimed at achieving foreign policy goals. Science and
technology diplomacy refers to the policy that
connects and converges science and technology
with diplomacy. The United States, the United
Kingdom, Japan and other major countries are
increasing efforts to promote science and
technology diplomacy as they view it as a
sustainable diplomatic strategy.
Science and technology diplomacy is
currently gaining traction as expertise in science
and technology is becoming ever more important to
combat various diplomatic challenges facing the
international community. These challenges -
characterized by convergence - include climate
change, emerging issues, international public
domain and unconventional security threats.
Specifically, against the backdrop of public
diplomacy that lays emphasis on using a country’s
soft power in the diplomatic scene becoming
increasingly important, science and technology is
perceived as a classic example of soft power to
combat aforementioned challenges. This is driving
the countries like the US, Japan and the UK to
increase their interest and investment in science
and technology diplomacy. What should be noted is
that these countries are using science and
technology diplomacy as means to promote public
diplomacy. Their skills and abilities in science and
technology are used on the diplomatic front to
improve politically sensitive relations.
II. Paradigm Shift in Diplomacy and Importance of Science and Technology Diplomacy
III. Science and Technology Diplomacy of Major Countries : Features and Implications

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