This virtual roundtable, the second in our series on strategic partnerships and the US-China rivalry, brings experts together to discuss China’s increased prominence as South Korea’s primary trade and investment destination and the powerful incentives this provides for the ROK to strengthen its economic engagement with the PRC.
Which key ROK industries and sectors are most dependent on the China market? And have there been any efforts by the Moon administration to diversify its supply-chain dependence on China since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? What kind of economic development strategy will Korea take amid the US-China rivalry over technology hegemony such as 5G, big data and AI? Can Korea and Japan serve as important actors in managing regional cooperation in Northeast Asia amid the US-China rivalry?
This roundtable builds on previous and ongoing research and events, as part of our Korea Foundation Korea Fellowship. This five-year fellowship is funded by The Korea Foundation and Yeosijae (Future Consensus Institute).
