Abstract:
This research is to analyze the impact of the Cheonan sinking incident and its
contribution to the development of inter-Korean relations. This research is
substantial in delivering information about the Cheonan sinking incident,
perspectives from the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People.s Republic of
Korea, and international concern towards the incident. The timeframe of this
research is starting from the beginning of 2010 until early 2011. This research is a
descriptive and explanatory research with qualitative approach and conducts
library research by analyzing reports and documents from government of the ROK
and DORK as the primary sources. Generally, it was found by the ROK
investigation team that the sinking was caused by a torpedo attack made in DPRK
fired by a DPRK.s submarine. On the other hand, the inspection group of the
National Defence Commission (NDC) of the DPRK stated that the case was the
most hideous conspiratorial case in the history of the nation faked up by the US
and ROK. Finally, the Cheonan sinking incident was impacting intensely to the
aftermath inter-Korean relations.
