Economic Implications for South Korea of the Current Transformation in the Middle East

In this article, I focus on the impacts on South Korea of the current transformation in the Middle East. South Korea is the world’s fifth-largest...

Han Baran

August 31, 2011

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Africa and South Korea’s Leadership of the G-20

The expansion of the Group of Eight (G-8) to the Group of 20 (G-20) was received by developing countries with high expectations and optimism. The...

Mwangi S. Kimenyi

August 31, 2011

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The G-20: Achievements and Challenges

Just as the world economy was about to be thrown into another Great Depression in late 2008, leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) and...

SaKong Il

August 31, 2011

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A Reflection on the Seoul Summit

The world of the twenty-first century is not the world in which I grew up. Then, influence and power were centered in the so-called industrialized...

Paul Volcker

August 31, 2011

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System Architecture for Effective Green Finance in Korea

Every country is increasingly interested in the green economy and developing green growth. Different principles, strategies, and methods have been announced. Korea has also acknowledged...

Kim Hyoung-tae

August 31, 2011

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Korean Green Growth in a Global Context

Green growth was put into policy actions by the Korean government in January 2009. Having adopted “low carbon, green growth” as the new national vision...

Han Seung-soo

August 31, 2011

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Korea: Economic Prospects and Challenges after the 6 Global Recession

Korea’s V-shaped recovery from the Great Recession that began in early 2009 was among the fastest in the world and gave way to a robust...

Meral Karasulu

August 31, 2011

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Korea’s Challenges and Opportunities in 2011

It is undeniable that Korea successfully overcame the global financial crisis faster than any other country in the world. Last year, the Financial Times complimented...

Chae Wook

August 31, 2011

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Korea and the World Economy

The most important single variable for any trade-dependent country like Korea is robust and sustainable growth for the world economy. Korea takes a sharp hit...

C. Fred Bergsten

August 31, 2011

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Currency “Reform” in North Korea

Free elections are not part of North Korea’s political fabric, but Kim Jong-Il and his advisors are undoubtedly aware that the regime’s legitimacy will be...

James Lister

May 25, 2011

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Ribbon Cutting in Kia-ville

From Kia, with Love: Korean Greenfield Investment Revives a Community On Friday, February 26, in a flashy rock concert atmosphere, a much awaited and well...

Greg Scarlatoiu

May 25, 2011

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ROK-India Summit Meeting: South Korea’s “New Asia Initiative” Converges with India’s “Look East Policy”

Beginning of Korea-India Relations, Shrouded in Legend Every year, India traditionally invites a foreign head of state to attend the anniversary of the establishment of...

Greg Scarlatoiu

May 25, 2011

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Korea-EU FTA Represents a Challenge for the United States

Korea is a relative newcomer to the negotiation of bilateral FTAs, concluding its first agreement with Chile only in 2003. Prior to engaging in bilateral...

Troy Stangarone

May 25, 2011

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Second Economic Team: Can They Revive an Ailing Economy?

Korea’s economy has been deteriorating more rapidly than previously expected. The nation saw its first negative growth in more than 10 years in the fourth...

Florence Lowe-Lee

May 25, 2011

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Weathering the Storm: Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry

Surrounded on three sides by water, Korea is an oceanic nation that depends on the import of 95 percent of its energy sources and the...

Greg Scarlatoiu

May 25, 2011

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