This paper has examined the economic aspects of the anti-dumping cases and restrictions that have been brought against Korean products paying particular attention to Korean consumer electronic exports. The trends of industrial countries' Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) and Anti-Dumping Restrictions (ADRs) imposed on Korean exports was first analyzed. By examining all anti-dumping cases initiated against Korean exports, the paper discussed various characteristics of such cases. Ther brief history and major distinctive characteristics of the Korean electronics industry were then reviewed. Among anti-dumping cases imposed on Korean exports, those of color TV sets, microvave ovens and VTRs were examined in detail. Finally, the causes and effects of ADRs from the restricted exporting country's perspective were analyzed.

Contents

I. Introduction

II. Industrial Countries' Restrictions on Korean Exports

III. Anti-Dumping Cases Initiated Against Korean Products

IV. The Korean Electronics Industry

V. The Korean Electronic Products Under ADRs

VI. Causes and Effects of ADRs Against Korean Consumer Electronic Products

VII. Summary and Concluding Remarks

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