Qualitative Analysis of a Potential Free Trade Agreement between the EU and South Korea

This study examines the following elements:

  • Analysis of trade and production structures in South Korea and the EU: Implications for non-tariff, services and regulatory parts of an FTA
  • Projected foreign direct investment and economic growth in South Korea
  • Trade Policies in South Korea regarding non-tariff, services and regulatory issues: nature of the main obstacles to trade and the implications for the scope and content of a FTA
  • Implications of deep integration under a FTA between South Korea and the EU in terms of both potential legislation and implementation issues within South Korea’s administrative system.
Project date: 
January 2007 - May 2007
Funded by: 
European Commission, DG Trade