Discover how South Korea’s evolving national identity shapes its global foreign policy. This essential study offers the first empirical account of 21st-century Korean international state identity, analyzing its rise as a middle power. Delving into peacekeeping and climate diplomacy, it reveals the narratives driving Seoul’s foreign policy and its global engagement. A must-read for Indian students and scholars of International Relations, Foreign Policy Analysis, and Asian Studies seeking insights into East Asian global politics and national identity.