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(2010) Modularization of Korea's development experience : export promotion

Kim, Dohoon / Sohn, Seung-ho / Kim, Pil-Joon / Rah, Youn-Soo(Author)

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dc.contributor.authorKim, Dohoon-
dc.contributor.authorSohn, Seung-ho-
dc.contributor.authorKim, Pil-Joon-
dc.contributor.authorRah, Youn-Soo-
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-20T07:42:03Z-
dc.date.available2021-05-20T07:42:03Z-
dc.date.created2011-
dc.date.issued2011-
dc.identifier.isbn9788980635818-
dc.identifier.urihttps://archives.kdischool.ac.kr/handle/11125/41920-
dc.description.abstractKorea undertook a variety of supplementary export promotion measures to build on the successful export promotion policies of 1960s. In this regard, the Korean government established “Free Export Zones (FEZs)” in Masan and Iksan after adopting “the establishment act of Free Export Zones” in 1970 and let foreign firms enter Korea to produce export products in these zones. FEZs were established on the back of governmental-wide efforts. The Ministry of Construction was in charge of land and infrastructure, while the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was in charge of managing the FEZs. Investors in FEZs were in principle foreign firms. They benefited from tariff exemptions on imported goods to FEZs as well as from tax incentives and low cost of installation, etc. Among the two FEZs, the Masan FEZ has been regarded as having been more successful than the Iksan FEZ. The Masan FEZ not only brought about the expected outcomes such as increased exports, foreign exchange earnings, investment inflows and jobs, but also contributed to improving the industrial strength in the vicinity of the FEZ via import of advanced technology. On the other hand, the Iksan FEZ fell short of expectation due to the underdeveloped of supporting industries and inconvenient logistics nearby. Other countries have also established industrial zones similar to Korea’s FEZs. Singapore has been operating Free Trade Zones focused on logistic competitiveness. Taiwan and China have managed export processing zones similar to Korea’s FEZs, which are focused on manufacturing production of foreign investors. The United States have established Free Trade Zones targeting both logistics and production at the same time. These FEZs faced new economic challenges, including the successful Masan FEZ, in the late 1990s, as Korea’s wage advantage for export-oriented foreign firms rapidly declined at the expense of other developing countries. Therefore, the Korean government wanted to transform these FEZs into “free economic zones,” which allow for greater competitiveness in logistical and urban functions as well as manufacturing production. Based upon Korea’s experience with FEZs, we can suggest the following lessons for developing countries: firstly, locations with good infrastructure and supporting industries should be selected; secondly, adequate incentives should be provided to investors, and the legal and institutional system should be appropriately adapted based on the economic development level.en_US
dc.description.tableOfContentsChapter 01 Establishment of Free Export Zones Summary 14 1. Introduction 15 2. Establishment Process of Free Export Zones 16 3. Outcome of the Free Export Zone Operation 21 4. Similar Examples from Abroad 28 5. Evolution of Free Export Zones 37 6. Policy Lessons 47 Development 48 References 50 Chapter 02 Introduction to the Export-Import Bank of Korea: Implications on the Establishment and Operation of an Export Credit Agency 2-1. Establishment of the Export-Import Bank of Korea 56 Summary 56 1. Establishment of the Export-Import Bank of Korea 57 2. The Role of the Export-Import Bank of Korea 60 3. Evaluating the Role of the Export-Import Bank of Korea 73 4. Knowledge Sharing with Other Countries 77 5. Implications 82 Appendix 85 2-2. Establishment of Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-sure) 88 Summary 88 1. Background on the Foundation of Korea Trade Insurance Corporation 89 2. Introduction of Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-sure) 92 3. Establishment of K-sure 100 4. Evaluation 106 5. Lessons and Ramifications 116 Chapter 03 Establishment of a Trade Promotion Organization(TPO) Summary 120 1. Background to Establishment 123 2. KOTRA - Its Organizational Structure and Budget 127 3. Business Spectrum of KOTRA 130 4. KOTRA’s Management 150 5. Evaluation 156 References 166en_US
dc.format.extent166 p.-
dc.languageengen_US
dc.publisherKDI School of Public Policy and Managementen_US
dc.relation.isPartOfSeries(KSP) Modularization of Korea's Development Experience ; 2010-8-
dc.title(2010) Modularization of Korea's development experience : export promotionen_US
dc.title.alternative(2010) 경제발전경험모듈화사업 :수출진흥en_US
dc.typeBooken_US
dc.subject.keywordEconomic Policy; Foreign trade promotion - Government policy; Commercial policyen_US
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