China’s Economic Dominance in the Korean Peninsula and its Ramifications for Us Economic Hegemonic Influence in the Region

https://doi.org/10.55966/assaj.2025.4.1.060

Abstract

The Korean Peninsula conflict involves two major powers, China and the United States, making it a fundamental factor in regional stability and international geopolitics. This research examines the growing economic influence of China in the Korean Peninsula as well as its implications on the long-lasting hegemonic dominance of the United States in the East Asia region. Through an interdisciplinary approach, contemporary economic trends, encompassing historical analysis and geopolitical assessments, this study aims to provide a detailed understanding of the developing role of China and its multifaceted impact on US interests in the region. Examining the complex web of trade dynamics, infrastructure projects, investment patterns and strategic alignments, this research explains the extent to which the economic stabilization of China invades both South Korea and North Korea. By proposing strategic responses and policy recommendations, grounded in a deep understanding of regional dynamics and power shifts. Also, this Research is on the base of Qualitative approaches, utilizing a combination of secondary data source (e.g.: reviewing academic publications, official websites, statements, newspapers, magazines, news articles, research papers, and internet publications) to provide a comprehensive analysis of the economic influence of China in Korean Peninsula. This research aspires to make a substantive contribution to the academic discourse on East Asian geopolitics and international political economy, offering a comprehensive analysis of the developing power dynamics in the Korean Peninsula and their implications for US hegemony in the region.

Key words: Korean Peninsula Conflict, China’s Economic Influence, US Hegemony, East Asian Geopolitics, Strategic Alignments, International Political Economy, North and South Korea.