Authors:Inero Ancho Pages: 1 - 27 Abstract: This research examined two central concepts of Korean Southbound policy: 1) Filipinos going to South Korea and Koreans relocating to the Philippines for educational purposes; and 2) Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines, as the focus of President Moon Jaein’s New Southern Policy. Narratives of international students as modern-day Koreanists were investigated from the perspective of their study abroad, daily life challenges, cultural interaction with locals, and the perceived impact of the New Southern Policy on Korean students in the Philippines and Filipino students in South Korea. Findings will be utilized as policy input to enhance the New Southern Policy in terms of exchange and mobility, multiculturalism, and internationalized education. Also highlighted was how students project themselves as contemporary Koreanists in the Philippines and South Korea as individualized advocates and promoters of Korean language, culture, and society in diverse contexts. Practices and mechanisms to promote Korean Studies in the Philippines should likewise be identified as well as potential opportunities for Filipino students to serve as Korean Studies ambassadors, further globalizing Korean studies discourse. PubDate: 2023-06-30 Issue No:Vol. 27, No. 1 (2023)
Authors:Trần Thai Bảo, Duong Quang Hiep Pages: 28 - 46 Abstract: The Philippines is a key component to Chinese expansionist plans in Southeast Asia. China has attempted to limit the expanding footprint of the United States of America (US) in Southeast Asia by using the Philippines as a foothold in the South China Sea. China requires the Philippines to expand and maintain regional influence. To avoid marginalization, China must promptly assert control in the Philippines, especially as the US is continuously monitoring and influencing the region. Politically, China increases power in Southeast Asia through closer cooperation that leads to of control. The Philippines has benefited by developing relations with China, whose influence is present in economic, cultural, social, and military spheres as well as development assistance projects. The Philippines remains a key motivator and target for Chinese strategy for advancement into Southeast Asia. Yet the Philippines continues among US allies in Asia, alongside Japan, South Korea, and Australia as a participant in the policy of expanding US influence in the Asia-Pacific region. This is reflected in historical US military priorities in the Philippines. This article will analyse how a order new world perspective may clarify competition between China and the US for the Philippines from 2016 to 2021. PubDate: 2023-06-30 Issue No:Vol. 27, No. 1 (2023)
Authors:John Michael Aquino Pages: 47 - 68 Abstract: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 39, Series of 2021 in the Philippines to strengthens the management of physical education teachers and promotes achievement of student learning outcomes by providing rules, standards and recommendations for physical education (PATHFIT) at the tertiary level. It outlines causes and objectives of changes in course environment aligned with revised general education curriculum as outlined in CMO 20, Series of 2013. This research assesses perceptions of physical education instructors (PEIs) about CMO 39. The goal is to evaluate its advantages and disadvantages based on respondent feedback. Also investigated was the implementation process in PE classes to understand potential effect on student learning outcomes. Qualitative research was done with narrative inquiry and purposive sampling with respondents being 12 PEIs at a higher learning institution. Data was gathered by face-to-face interviews, using the validated interview guide. Results indicated positive and negative perceptions of PEI in CMO 39, s.2021, which permits teachers to provide engaging activities for students, encouraging them to work to master subjects. It also helps universities meet CHED standards and offers students comprehensive education tailored to individual needs. Seminars and workshops may help teachers prepare for successful implementation of new curriculum. Guiding and supporting students is essential for success in physical education. PubDate: 2023-06-30 Issue No:Vol. 27, No. 1 (2023)
Authors:Jinghong Zhang Pages: 69 - 86 Abstract: Sino-Western interaction began around 1600, mainly in terms of Western learning spreading to the East. Western missionaries led by Matteo Ricci imported Western artifacts into China. At the time, China offered creative feedback under the influence of Western learning. Tianxia is a historical Chinese cultural concept that denoted either the entire geographical world or the metaphysical realm of mortals, and later became associated with political sovereignty. A preliminary deconstruction of the Tianxia concept is evident in the feedback process. This paper uses David Easton's input-output analysis to explain preliminary deconstruction of Tianxia conceptualizing in four sections: 1) Tianxia internal logic as political system; 2) preliminary deconstruction of the Tianxia concept at the height of Sino-Western interaction; 3) preliminary deconstruction of Tianxia during a lull in Sino-Western exchange; and 4) The Tianxia concept in other East Asian cultural and political entities. Results were that preliminary deconstruction of Tianxia did not amount to complete disintegration, but included supplementing the original concept and changing its qualities by evolving into a new concept through quantitative change. PubDate: 2023-06-30 Issue No:Vol. 27, No. 1 (2023)
Authors:Akkapong Sitthiwong Pages: 87 - 106 Abstract: This research studied 1) development of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resolutions in Taiwan 2) Taiwanese challenges and successes in dealing with the pandemic. During the early spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan managed to control the public health challenge. Different factors motivated this national achievement. As Taiwan is blocked by China from participation in the World Health Organization (WHO), its government is necessarily self-reliant. Due to Chinese restricted vaccine provision following the One China Principle, Taiwan relied on the United States of America (USA) to donate significant amounts of vaccine, adding to Taiwanese status as regional area of geopolitical rivalry between the USA and China. Data was collected from published articles, media reports, scholarly research, and interviews with foreigners living in Taiwan during the pandemic. PubDate: 2023-06-30 Issue No:Vol. 27, No. 1 (2023)
Authors:Kiatchai Pongpanich Pages: 107 - 130 Abstract: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been recognized as a successful, progressive regional international organizations. However, since its acceptance of Myanmar in 1997, internal problems in the latter nation have led to instabilities. After the Panglong Agreement of 1947, unresolved issues produced ethnic minority conflicts with the Myanmar central government in a quasi-civil war impacting economic and social life in a prolonged trap of conflict. Myanmar's internal problems have significantly impacted ASEAN-Myanmar relations, despite ASEAN efforts to resolve issues effectively. This article highlights the impact of Myanmar problems that have forced ASEAN to face international pressure, especially allegations of human rights violations, genocide, and crimes against humanity. In these cases, the ASEAN conflict resolution mechanism has appeared inadequate for resolving problems in Myanmar. Following a 2021 coup d'état, ASEAN member states have determined to resolve Myanmar problems, discrepancies exist about how to approach these challenges. The overall impact on ASEAN of the Burmese conflict trap creates a larger regional conflict trap by default, reducing ASEAN credibility as a regional international organization unable to resolve problems its member states as expected. In addition, the question arises of whether the milestone change of status from an ASEAN association to a community is a realistic objective. PubDate: 2023-06-30 Issue No:Vol. 27, No. 1 (2023)
Authors:Nararat Chairat Pages: 131 - 149 Abstract: This article studies the role of the South Korean labor movement in developing democracy after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. It examines conditions of internal actors: the labor movement, army, political activists, and capitalists from a historical viewpoint and labor movement dynamics. The role of the labor movement and reaction of internal actors to labor movement dynamics after the 1997 Asian financial crisis are also explored through adherence to democracy by political activists. The goal is to diagnose anti- or pro-democratic sentiments from different attitudes about the labor movement's role after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The labor movement participated in Korean democratic development after the crisis due to new-found labor movement institutionalization and independence by non-democratic actors while elites and capitalists accepted negotiations with the labor movement in addition to military reforms by a civilian government’s democratic regime. This additional factor was conducive to democratic development. PubDate: 2023-06-30 Issue No:Vol. 27, No. 1 (2023)
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