Chile was Koerea갽s first choice for an FTA partner after the Korean government갽s decision to promote FTA. Until now, Korea갽s FTA partners are small and midium sized countries except Japan. However,..

Moonsung Kang et al. Date 2004.12.30

In this book, we analyze how a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Korea and the United States affects bilateral trade and foreign direct investment (FDI). In addition, we also explore the trade structure between Korea and the Unit..

Soon-Chan Park et al. Date 2004.12.30

This study conducts a quantitative research on implications of a Japan-Korea Free Trade Agreement, looking at some possible vulnerabilities involving the parts industries of electric, electronics, and machinery, and to suggest a l..

Hongbae Lee et al. Date 2004.12.30

Korean firms' FDI into China has been increasing rapidly since 2001. The main features of Korean FDI into China can be summarized as being more manufacturing oriented, and having a high ratio of SMEs and relatively small investmen..

Man Soo Jee et al. Date 2004.12.30

North Korea's commerce system supplies goods such as daily necessities to the public. North Korean workers are paid in cash for their labor according to quality and quantity. Citizens use their salaries to purchase food and goods ..

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The importing of beef was liberalized through imposing a tariff in 2001 which shifted from a quota since the conclusion of the UR in 1994. With the opening of a beef market, livestock farms and farmers' groups were concerned that ..

Ji Hyun Park Date 2004.12.30

Korea has put considerable efforts in liberalizing its service sector since joining the OECD and restructuring under the IMF. However, the Korean service market is not sufficiently liberalized compared to other developed or develo..

Jun Gu Kang Date 2004.12.30

Mexico has been accelerating economic reform and liberalization through the NAFTA, which had taken an effect in January 1, 1994, while achieving stable economic growth. Since its membership to the NAFTA, Mexico has experienced a s..

Boo Young Eom et al. Date 2004.12.30

The rules of origin (ROO) play a major role in the international trading system and constitute an indispensable component of any discriminatory arrangements. The accelerated proliferation of both preferential agreements and select..

Ho Kyung Bang Date 2004.12.30

This project evaluates the degree of international capital mobility in East Asia. In particular, we investigate whether the East Asian countries have fully utilized increased capital mobility in recent years as intended by the ser..

Soyoung Kim et al. Date 2004.12.30