Since the Korea-U.S. (KORUS) FTA entered into force on March 15, 2012, both sides have reviewed its status of implementation through various joint committee and working group meetings, and discussed ways to further advance their cooperation on bilateral trade issues for successful...

Most African states have relatively low credit ratings, making it impossible for financial institutions to fund projects in the region either by themselves or in small groups.This study develops suggestions on how Korean ECAs and investors can make use of DFIs overseas based on their analysis of...

The coherent policies are the most effective way to negotiate Mode 4 issues with developing countries. Second, as to the issues of Mode 4 coverage, Korea has to build closer cooperation with like-minded developed countries against the GATS-plus requests made by developing countries in the...

While most of RTA talks have incorporated rules on industrial tariff and non-tariff barriers, services, and trade remedies in the past, countries now seek to co-operate on other areas of policymaking, such as rules on investment. This article provides detailed analysis on the effects of trade...

This study surveys the types and amount of financial resources that multilateral and bilateral DFIs provide for Africa, and makes an in-depth analysis of major projects in Africa financed by them. Moreover, this study explores how Korean ECAs and investors collaborate with international...

The effects of imported intermediate on domestic competitive sectors depend on technology types and the trade relations with exporting countries. The productivity effects of imported input on final sectors using the imported intermediates are affected not by shares of imports but by amounts of...

The purpose of this study is to analyze the roles of Korea in the promotion of SMEs in Ethiopia as a means of development cooperation. SMEs in Ethiopia are experiencing the following barriers: low infrastructure, business-related policies and regulations, constraints to access credit, and the...