한국과 러시아 FTA의 체결 필요성과 효과에 관한 연구

• Published in: 무역연구 Vol. 16; no. 6; pp. 359 - 374
• Main Author: 정은상(Eun-Sang Jung)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국무역연구원 30.12.2020; The Korea International Trade Research Institute
• Subjects: 무역학; Korea-Russia FTA; Global Economy; New Northern Policy; Korea-EAEU FTA
• ISSN: 1738-8112; 2384-1958
• DOI: 10.16980/jitc.16.6.202012.359

This paper analyzes the necessity and prospect of signing an FTA between Korea and Russia. Design/Methodology/Approach In this study, to analyze the necessity and prospect of signing an FTA between Korea and Russia, it is analyzed through the literature research method, and in this regard, domestic and foreign literature and internet data are used. Findings Currently, the global economy is showing a tendency to turn to protectionism as a way to overcome the economic recession. In this case, countries that rely on exports to maintain economic growth may face another problem. As a way to overcome protectionism, it is possible to seek an FTA between countries. FTAs with countries with possibility and potentiality for growth have differences in benefits between industries, but from the perspective of the state as a whole, the possibility of creating new opportunities for positive economic growth due to the increase in trade volume cannot be ignored. In addition, it is necessary to promote an FTA in order to escape from the negative effects of the current prevailing of the country. This is because the reason for promoting the Korea-Russia FTA is to achieve the goal of economic growth through expanding trade in the product and service markets. Research Implications In addition to the tangible results of the new southern policy promotion such as the recent conclusion of the Korea-Indonesia CEPA, the promotion of the new northern policy is also showing an acceleration. This is the promotion of the Korea-EAEU FTA, which has expanded to the product sector and quickly concluded the Korea-Russia Free Trade Agreement on Services and Investments. The conclusion of a comprehensive FTA with Russia, the core country of the new northern policy vision, is expected to be an important economic growth momentum for both Korea and Russia. In particular, with the spread of global trade disputes and uncertainty in the foreign trade environment being amplified and prolonged, northern countries, centered on Russia, are expected to become alternative markets with great potential for Korea. KCI Citation Count: 3