In 2009, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) launched “Visiting Fellows Program (VFP)” with the view of advancing cross-border exchanges of knowledge, information, insights and expertise.
Since its inception, the VFP has demonstrated that sharing thoughts and ideas through face-to-face contacts and dialogue works as a catalyst for enhancing mutual understanding among scholars and professionals with diverse background.
By successfully implementing the VFP for the past 8 years, KIEP has been motivated to assume the role as a hub for international economic research in the region. As a host of the program, KIEP has many mandates. One of those tasks is to let more people know what has been accomplished through the program and how valuable it is.
In an effort to do so, KIEP has published series of research every year. This volume, the 7th of its series, contains eight research papers contributed by 2015 Visiting Fellows.
Publication owes many debts. Here I acknowledge just a few of them. First of all, I must express my deepest gratitude to the 2015 visiting fellows for their outstanding performances. My special thanks also goes to Ms. RIM Jeewoon and the staffs of the KIEP Publishing Team who worked very hard for the publication of this volume.
The views expressed in this publication are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of KIEP. KIEP does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in the publication.

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Notes on the Contributors

1. Study on the Marine Development Cooperation between China and South Korea
Cao Zhongxiang

Introduction

Body

Conclusions

References

2. Study on the Innovation Driven Industrial Upgrading in Korea
Sheng Chaoxun

Introduction

The Course of Industrial Upgrading Driven by Innovation and

the Main Measures of South Korea

Chinese case: The New Situation and New Characteristics of Innovation Driven Industrial Upgrading in China

Conclusions

References

3. Gravity, Borders, and the Potential for Economic Integration in the Asia Pacific: Evidence from Korea and Russia
Kiril Tochkov

Abstract

Introduction

Methodology

Data

Results

Potential Determinants of the Border Effects

Conclusions

References

4. Korea’s FTA Strategy and its Implications to China
Zhou Mi

Introduction

Body

Conclusions

References

5. Are China’s Exports Crowding Out or Coexisting with Korea’s Exports in the Arab Region?
Nashwa Mostafa Ali Mohamed

Abstact

Introduction

The Performance of Arab Imports

Determinants of Arab Imports Demand Function

Relationship between Chinese and Korean Exports towards Arab Region

The Results

References

6. Free Trade between Korea and Mexico: Obstacles and Advantages
Adolfo Alberto Laborde Carranco

Summary

Introduction

Mexico-South Korea Bilateral Relations (1960-2014)

Economic Relations between Mexico and South Korea

Conclusions

Appendix

References

Mexicon Figures

7. The Role of MIKTA: Understanding Korean and Turkish Perspectives
Selcuk Colako？lu

Introduction

MIKTA: A New Global Initiative

Conclusion

References

8. China-US Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
Xu Man

Introduction

The Interest Demands of the U.S. from the China-US BIT

The Interest Demands of China from China-US BIT

Negative List as the Core Issue and Sticking Point: from the Perspective of Reform and Opening Up

Suggestions on BIT Negotiation Strategy

Conclusion

References