Economy & Trade - Korea Economic Institute of America

South Korea: Which Way Will it Go on Asian Integration?

Since 1990, Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs), including Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Customs Unions, have spread rapidly on the basis of the WTO system that...

Hyung-gon

June 7, 2012

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Competing Templates in Asia Pacific Economic Integration

Nearly two decades have passed since the last major multilateral trade agreements were concluded in 1993—a gap already longer than any since the GATT/WTO system...

Peter A. Petri

June 7, 2012

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What Would a Modern Greek Euro Tragedy Mean for Korea?

How a Greek exit from the euro zone could impact the Korean economy.

Troy Stangarone

May 24, 2012

Analysis

Five Issues to Consider for a Korean FTA with China

Now that Korea and China have agreed to begin FTA negotiations, what does that mean for Korea and trade in East Asia?

Troy Stangarone

May 2, 2012

Analysis

What Happens to the North Korea Pipeline Now?

Do North Korea's provocative acts hinder the prospects for a pipeline to deliver Russian gas to South Korea?

Troy Stangarone

April 24, 2012

Analysis

Nothing to be Afraid of? North Korean Political Economy and Economic Reform

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) President Kim il-Sung explained to his counterpart Erich Honecker, President of the German Democratic Republic, in 1977 that building...

Ian Rinehart

April 2, 2012

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The Dollar’s Influence in East Asia: Benevolent or Overbearing? A Comparative Answer in the U.S. Economic Aid and the Dollar Standard

There is no doubt that the United States has been a dominant economic power in the world. U.S. troops are deployed in the various corners...

Gloria Koo

April 2, 2012

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From “Cardinal Sin” to Policy Agenda? The Role of Capital Controls in Emerging Market Economies

Korea’s economic development since the 1980s has occurred in the context of capital controls and a strong governmental role in achieving sustained growth. The experiences...

June Park

April 2, 2012

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Five Questions on the KORUS FTA with Amy Jackson of AMCHAM Korea

With the KORUS FTA set to come into effect, The Peninsula talked with Amy Jackson of the American Chamber of Commerce for five questions about...

Troy Stangarone

March 15, 2012

Analysis

Expectations Run High for the KORUS FTA

By Troy Stangarone After more than six years of negotiations, debate, and delay, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) will come into effect tomorrow....

Troy Stangarone

March 14, 2012

Analysis

Forging a Stronger Triangle: Can Regionalism and Economic Integration Help?

Strengthening economic ties among South Korea, Southeast Asia, and the United States would contribute to shared goals and facilitate growth in the wider Asia-Pacific community....

Ellen L. Frost

March 7, 2012

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A More Complicated Relationship for Korea in the Middle East

Korea’s dependence on the Middle East for energy and its success in developing export markets in the region gives Korea a strong interest in peace...

Troy Stangarone

February 22, 2012

Analysis

Estimating the Potential Size of Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation

Even though inter-Korean economic cooperation has been growing steadily for the past two decades, the volume of inter-Korean trade is still small compared to the...

Doowon Lee

February 15, 2012

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Engaging and Transforming North Korea’s Economy

North Korea badly needs change but whether that change can and should be induced or forced from the outside is open to question. This paper...

William Brown

February 15, 2012

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Bridging the Global Gap: Korea’s Leadership Agenda for the G-20

The upcoming G-20 Leaders’ Summit, which will be held in Seoul on 11–12 November is of critical importance to the global economy as the world...

Balbina Y. Hwang

February 15, 2012

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