{"id":2204356,"date":"2024-03-20T19:17:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T10:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2204356"},"modified":"2024-03-21T15:46:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T06:46:44","slug":"south-korea-eyes-joining-g7-but-faces-hurdles-amid-democratic-backsliding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/03\/south-korea-eyes-joining-g7-but-faces-hurdles-amid-democratic-backsliding\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Italy prepares to host the Group of Seven (G7) summit in June, South Korea appears to be making a behind-the-scenes push for membership in the elite group of advanced economies.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korean foreign ministry officials have been privately lobbying visiting high-level foreign dignitaries to support an ROK bid, multiple diplomatic sources have told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i> on condition of anonymity.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea has yet to announce that it seeks to join the G7, and it\u2019s unclear whether the group would support such a bid. But it would align with the Yoon administration\u2019s efforts to bolster ties with the U.S. and Western countries and its <\/span>vocal advocacy<\/span><\/a> for democracy, human rights and liberal values.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there are significant hurdles to South Korea joining the G7, from signs of democratic backsliding and worsening economic inequality to the geopolitical implications of aligning more closely with the West.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of these factors raise the question of whether Seoul really has a chance of becoming the eighth member of the group and underline the risks of misspending its energy on a quixotic bid.<\/span><\/p>\n

DOMESTIC BACKSLIDING<\/b><\/p>\n

A big question mark over South Korea\u2019s bid for G7 membership is its commitment to democratic values and social progress. One of the most pressing concerns is the apparent <\/span>democratic<\/span><\/a> backsliding<\/span><\/a> in recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n

The deterioration of freedom of speech has been a worrying trend, evidenced by South Korean security guards <\/span>muzzling and removing<\/span><\/a> a student who heckled Yoon as he was giving a speech at a graduation ceremony at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in February.<\/span><\/p>\n

That incident wasn\u2019t the first time Yoon\u2019s security guards forcefully removed people for speaking out against the president. His security personnel also forcefully removed a <\/span>lawmaker<\/span><\/a> from a minor opposition party during a public event in North Jeolla Province in January.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, journalists and media outlets have faced increasing pressure from the government for what it perceives as negative coverage. This was exemplified by the administration\u2019s response to a 2022 case in which broadcaster MBC aired a <\/span>hot-mic clip<\/span><\/a> of Yoon appearing to call U.S. lawmakers \u201cbastards.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoon immediately announced an \u201cinquiry\u201d into press outlets that reported his gaffe and demanded an apology. The situation escalated when Yoon\u2019s conservative People Power Party (PPP) filed criminal complaints against the broadcaster and four individual journalists.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Jan. 2024, the Seoul Western District Court <\/span>ordered<\/span><\/a> MBC to correct its report on Yoon\u2019s remarks, threatening to impose a daily fine of $760 (1 million won) if the defendant failed to comply.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another significant domestic challenge is South Korea\u2019s lack of progress on <\/span>LGBTQ rights<\/span><\/a>. The country has yet to pass a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that would protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in various spheres of life, including employment, housing and education.<\/span><\/p>\n

This failure to extend legal protections to a vulnerable group stands in stark contrast to the values of inclusivity and equality championed by other G7 members. During the last G7 meeting in Hiroshima, Japanese ministers were embarrassed to find themselves <\/span>singled out for criticism<\/span><\/a> for their country\u2019s lack of action on inclusivity issues, highlighting the importance that the group places on LGBTQ rights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Further, the Yoon administration\u2019s stance on <\/span>gender issues<\/span><\/a> has invited international scrutiny, with women facing discrimination and barriers to advancement in the workplace and beyond. South Korea has <\/span>the largest gender pay gap<\/span><\/a> among members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).<\/span><\/p>\n

Concurrently, Yoon accepted former gender minister Kim Hyun-sook\u2019s <\/span>resignation<\/span><\/a> in February without appointing a successor, implying that he intends to honor his <\/span>campaign pledge<\/span><\/a> to abolish the ministry.<\/span><\/p>\n

These domestic challenges not only undermine South Korea\u2019s claim to be a leading democracy but also raise questions about its ability to contribute effectively to the G7\u2019s agenda of promoting inclusive and sustainable growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rainbow flags are flown by the crowd during the Jeju Queer Culture Festival in 2017 | Image: Justice Party LGBT Committee via Twitter<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

REGIONAL AND GLOBAL OBSTACLES<\/b><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s bid for G7 membership also presents significant regional and global challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most pressing issues is China\u2019s <\/span>perception<\/span><\/a> of the G7 as a U.S.-led attempt to contain it. China will likely view any move by South Korea to join the group as a further sign of Seoul\u2019s drift toward the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

This could further damage China-ROK relations, which have already been strained by issues such as the deployment of the U.S. <\/span>Terminal High Altitude Area Defense<\/span><\/a> missile defense system, China\u2019s apparent coordination of <\/span>fishing boat intrusions<\/span><\/a> into South Korea\u2019s exclusive economic zone and breaches of <\/span>the ROK\u2019s air defense identification zone<\/span><\/a>, sometimes in conjunction with Russia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the ever-present threat of <\/span>North Korea\u2019s nuclear weapons<\/span><\/a> program looms large over South Korea\u2019s international engagements. While South Korea has long relied on international support, primarily from the U.S., to manage the North Korean threat, joining the G7 could potentially complicate this dynamic.<\/span><\/p>\n

On one hand, G7 membership could provide South Korea with additional leverage and support in its efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. On the other hand, Pyongyang could view it as a further provocation and a sign of Seoul\u2019s alignment with hostile foreign powers.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s bid for G7 membership also raises questions about its role in global governance and multilateral institutions. As a member of the U.N. and various other international organizations, South Korea has long sought to promote a rules-based international order and contribute to global efforts to address challenges such as climate change, poverty and public health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Joining the G7 could potentially enhance Seoul\u2019s influence and leverage in these forums, providing it with a platform to shape the global agenda and promote its own values and interests.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, South Korea is not aligned with the G7 on some issues, most notably aid for Ukraine.<\/span><\/p>\n

While South Korea has condemned Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine and joined international sanctions against Moscow, it has maintained an official stance of <\/span>not providing lethal weaponry<\/span><\/a> to Ukraine.<\/span><\/p>\n

This reluctance stems in part from Seoul\u2019s reliance on <\/span>Russian energy imports<\/span><\/a>, which have made it cautious about antagonizing a key economic partner. However, this stance risks putting South Korea at odds with the G7\u2019s commitment to upholding international law and countering aggressive behavior by revisionist powers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pressure to conform with established G7 norms will likely constrain the ROK\u2019s ability to pursue an independent foreign policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima during the G7 summit, May 21, 2023 | Image: ROK Presidential Office<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s bid for G7 membership also raises important economic considerations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the surface, South Korea\u2019s <\/span>economic status<\/span><\/a> appears to be on par with many of the current G7 members. With a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.8 trillion and a GDP per capita of around $35,000, South Korea ranks as the world\u2019s 13th-largest economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the country also has one of the highest levels of <\/span>income inequality<\/span><\/a> among developed nations, with a <\/span>widening wealth gap<\/span><\/a> that has far-reaching implications for social cohesion and political stability.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a heavily export-dependent nation, South Korea has long relied on trade with <\/span>the U.S. and China<\/span><\/a> as the main drivers of its economic growth. However, this dependence has also made South Korea vulnerable to <\/span>economic coercion<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>political pressure<\/span><\/a> from these two countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Joining the G7 could provide South Korea with a more diverse set of trading partners and greater leverage in its economic negotiations. However, it could also <\/span>strain<\/span><\/a> South Korea\u2019s trade relations with China.<\/span><\/p>\n

Further, G7 membership could have significant trade implications for South Korea in terms of market access, regulatory standards and intellectual property rights. While the ROK has made <\/span>significant strides<\/span><\/a> in these areas in recent years, it still lags behind some of the more advanced G7 economies in terms of innovation and high-value-added industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it could also expose South Korea to increased competition and pressure to <\/span>reform its domestic economic policies<\/span><\/a> in line with G7 standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

VANITY PROJECT?<\/b><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s bid to join the G7 appears to be more of a vanity project than a well-considered strategic move. This is reminiscent of South Korea\u2019s previous bid to host the <\/span>World Expo in Busan<\/span><\/a>, which was made late in the bidding process and without adequate preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately, South Korea lost the bid to Saudi Arabia in a <\/span>landslide<\/span><\/a>, highlighting the country\u2019s lack of international influence and the challenges it faces in securing high-profile global events and memberships.<\/span><\/p>\n

Much as when it lost the World Expo bid, South Korea risks sinking political resources into a G7 bid that has a good chance of not panning out. Other countries like Spain and Australia arguably have a stronger track record of aligning with the G7\u2019s values and interests, and it\u2019s not clear that the G7 members currently want to expand the group.<\/span><\/p>\n

This potential failure could further damage South Korea\u2019s international reputation and raise questions about its ability to achieve its global ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the foreseeable, the likelihood of South Korea\u2019s acceptance into the G7 appears to be relatively low. While South Korea has made significant strides in terms of economic development and international engagement in recent decades, significant domestic and international obstacles stand in the way of G7 membership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by Bryan Betts<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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