Growing dependence on trade blocs in the global economy (creating more regionalism) puts pressure on Korea, whose international economic activities comprise more than 70 percent of its GDP, to create or join an active trade bloc. In other words, if Korea does not enter the global FTA network, Korea will face disadvantages. If Korea's major trading partners conclude FTAs with other nations and regions, Korean products will become relatively more expensive and lose price competitiveness in these markets because of the relatively higher tariff rates imposed on Korean products. (The rest is omitted.)

Preface

Executive Summary

I. Introduction
1. Background of a Korea-China FTA
2. Pursuit of a Korea-China FTA
3. Overview of Methodologies

II. Korea and China's FTA Strategies
1. Korea's FTA Strategy
2. China's FTA Strategy

III. The Economic Relationship Between Korea and China
1. Trade Patterns
2. Investment Patterns
3. A Competitiveness Analysis in Korean and Chinese Industries
4. Comparison of Tariff Rates of Korea and China

IV. Analysis of the Economic Effects of a Korea-China FTA
1. Analysis of the Macroeconomic Effects
2. Effects of a Korea-China FTA on Foreign Direct Investment

V. Conclusion
1. Potential Economic Effects of a Korea-China FTA
2. Policy Implications
3. Limitations and Future Work

References

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