兩岸交流與兩韓關係之比較

ROC-PRC and ROK-DPRK Relations: A Comparison

比較海峽兩岸與兩韓現況有甚多差異之處，目前兩韓各自為獨立主權國家，分別為聯合國與其他國際組織的會員國，國際地位與影響力不分軒輊，軍事力量更是旗鼓相當，但是在經濟實力上南韓佔有絕對的優勢。反觀海峽兩岸，中共是聯合國常任理事國，國際地位與影響力遠遠超過台灣，在經濟實力方面也後來居上，中共更因軍事與經濟力量的日趨壯大，已成為東亞的區域強權。比較兩岸交流與兩韓關係過去十多年來的發展，可以發現不論在統一政策、談判過程、經濟社會文化交流等方面，兩岸是屬於民間主導型，一切合作與交流計畫皆由民間積極規劃推動；而兩韓則屬於政府主導型，所有接觸談判、合作交流與民間往來都受到政府嚴密的管制，雙方各有優缺點也各有利弊得失、相互學習截長補短應是雙方政府與人民的共同願望。廿一世紀是和平與和解的世紀，吾人期盼兩岸交流和兩韓關係能夠在現有的基礎上，繼續穩健向前推展，共同為東亞地區的和平、繁榮與穩定作出積極的貢獻。

Comparing the ROC-PRC relationship with that of the one between the ROK and the DPRK reveals many differences. At present the two Koreas are not only independent sovereign nations but are also members of the United Nations and other international organizations having equal international status and influence as well as military capability. In term of economic strength, however, South Korea has absolute superiority over the North. In the case of the ROC-PRC relationship, however, the PRC is a member of the Un Permanent Security Council and its international status and influence far surpasses that of the ROC. The PRC's economic clout is also catching up with that of the ROC. The PRC, moreover, has become a regional power in East Asia by dint of its growing economic and military strength. A comprison of the development in cross-strait relations and between the ROK and DPRK over the past 10years also shows many different interactions. In cross-strait relations, such issues as national unification, negotiation process, and economic, social and cultural interactions have been conducted by semiofficial agencies. All-cooperative and exchange programs were actively carried out by non- government organizations. In the case of the two Koreas, however, negotiations, cooperative programs, and civilian contacts were carried out and closely controlled by the government. The strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and their advantages and disadvantages, are thus exposed and both sides have a common desire to learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses.The 21st century is full of hope for peaces and reconciliation. Many hope the based on their current achievements, cross-strait and ROK-DPRK relations will further stabilize so that all four can actively contribute to maintaining regional peace, prosperity, and stability.