American Studies (미국학)

Seoul National University American Studies Institute (서울대학교 미국학연구소)
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Congressional Caucus and Foreign Policy: A Study of the Korea Caucus in U.S. Congress

의회 조직과 외교 정책: 미국 의회 코리아 코커스 사례를 중심으로

  • Received : 2021.11.29
  • Accepted : 2021.12.27
  • Published : 2021.12.31

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Abstract

U.S. lawmakers tend to organize sub-party groups focusing on regions, ideologies, policies, and foreign affairs. Examples include the conservative Freedom Caucus loyal to Trump and the Congressional Black Caucus promoting the interests of African Americans. Then how do these legislative groups affect the making of U.S. foreign policy? Paying special attention to the Korea caucus in U.S. Congress, we have analyzed the sources and processes of congressional caucus and foreign policy and have learned that structures and activities of the caucuses differ from one another. The Korea caucus seems to be a bipartisan group that focuses on issues such as trade, travel, and troubles provoked by Pyongyang. However, the Korea caucus is not really a solid voting bloc for policy alternatives; it is instead more of a constituency-oriented legislative group that prioritizes local interests. This research underscores the need for systematic and comprehensive study of U.S. legislative politics and foreign policy.

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Acknowledgement

이 논문은 2019년 대한민국 교육부와 한국연구재단의 인문사회분야 중견연구자 지원사업의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구(NRF-2019S1A5A2A01047605)이며 유익한 논평을 해 주신 세 분의 심사자께 깊은 감사를 드립니다.

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