KOREA KOREA AsiaMattersforAmerica.org/Korea 1 KOREA MATTERS FOR AMERICA FOR MATTERS KOREA | AMERICA FOR MATTERS KOREA KOREA MATTERS FOR AMERICA/AMERICA MATTERS FOR KOREA The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among 한국이 미국에 중요한 이유/미국이 한국 the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the US Congress 에 중요한 이유 in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on This project maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between views, build expertise, and develop policy options. the United States and South Korea at the national, state, and local levels. 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KIEP advises the government on all major international Project Team economic policy issues and serves as a warehouse of information on Korea’s international economic policies. KIEP possesses highly knowledgeable EAST-WEST CENTER IN WASHINGTON economic research staff as well as maintains a wide network of prominent Director: Satu Limaye, Ph.D. local and international economics societies, augmented by our affiliate in Coordinator: Caitlin Brophy Beijing and our partnership with the Korea Economic Institute of America Research & Content: Grace Ruch Clegg, Allison Golden, James Holloway, (KEI). Jake Howry, Yeseul Oh, Heejae Park, Savannah Shih, Karunia “Karin” Silitonga, Peter Valente, Sarah Wang, Serphina Wang, Toby Warden, Michael Weaver, Yeseul Woo ASAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES Research & Content: Ham Geon Hee, James Kim, Kim Kildong, Kim Seonkyung, Lee Seunghyuk, Lee Soo-hyun, Seo Yeonjeong, Seol Jaehoon KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY Research & Content: Kyong Hyun Koo, Heyri Park Copyright © 2018 East-West Center 2 3 KOREA MATTERS FOR AMERICA FOR MATTERS KOREA HIGHLIGHTS Highlights 하이라이트 THE US AND SOUTH KOREA IN PROFILE 한국과 미국 As Leading World Economies and Vibrant Democracies, the United States and | 한국과 미국은 세계를 이끄는 경제대국이자 역동적인 민주주의 국가로서 파트너십을 하이라이트 South Korea Are Deepening Their Partnership 더욱 공고히 하고 있다 As the 1st and 11th largest economies in the world, the two countries collaborate on nuclear 미국과 한국은 각각 세계 1위, 11위의 경제대국으로, 양국은 핵비확산, 세계 보건안 nonproliferation, global health security, women’s economic empowerment, human rights, and the rule of law. 보, 여성 경제권 강화, 인권과 법치주의 등의 현안을 다루는 데 공조하고 있다. ALLIANCE 동맹 The US-South Korea Alliance Is Stronger than Ever 한미 동맹은 그 어느 때 보다 굳건하다 The Alliance is and has been the cornerstone of sustained peace and stability of the 한미 동맹은 한반도의 평화와 안정의 주춧돌로서, 한미 양국은 안보를 지키기 위해 긴 Korean Peninsula and the region. The two countries are maintaining a strong combined 밀히 공조하고 있다. military posture and are deeply committed to each other’s defense. 통상 TRADE 한국은 미국의 주요 상품 수출국 중 7위를 차지했으며, 미국은 한국의 2위 상품 수출 th South Korea Is the 7 Largest Export Market for the US and the US Is South 국으로 자리하고 있다 Korea’s 2nd Largest Goods Export Market 2012년 한미 FTA가 발효된 이후, 미 24개 주(州)의 대한국 수출이 증가하였고, 이 중 Since the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) was implemented in 2012, 24 states 18개 주에서는 수출이 15% 이상 증가하였다. increased exports to Korea, of which 18 increased exports by at least 15%. 일자리 JOBS Trade and Investment With South Korea Support 400,000 Jobs Across the US 한국과의 무역 및 투자는 미국에서 400,000개의 일자리를 창출한다 Between 2009 and 2015, investment from South Korea supported the 3rd fastest job 2009년에서 2015년 사이 한국의 대미 투자는 중국과 멕시코에 이어 미국에서 3번째 growth after China and Mexico. 로 빠른 고용 성장을 지원했다. INVESTMENT 투자 US Investment in South Korea Increased by Over 20%, while Korean Investment in 한미 FTA의 발효 이후 미국의 대한국 투자는 20% 이상 증가하였으며, 한국의 대미 the US Increased Over 60% Since the Implementation of KORUS 투자는 60% 이상 증가하였다 South Korea is the 5th largest recipient of US foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Asia 아태 지역에서 미국의 대한국 해외직접투자(FDI) 규모는 5번째이며, 한국의 대미국 rd Pacific region and the 3 largest source of FDI into the United States from the Asia Pacific FDI 투자 규모는 일본과 호주에 이어 3번째이다. after Japan and Australia. 4 5 KOREA MATTERS FOR AMERICA FOR MATTERS KOREA HIGHLIGHTS Highlights 하이라이트 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 여행 및 관광 The United States and South Korea Exchange Three Million Tourists | 한미간 관광객은 300만명에 이른다 하이라이트 Tourists from South Korea increased 160% between 2008 and 2016, contributing $8.6 2008년-2016년 사이 미국을 방문한 한국인 관광객 수는 160% 증가했으며, 2016년 billion in 2016. Nearly a million US tourists visited South Korea and spent $1.4 billion 한국인 관광객의 소비 규모는 약 86억 달러에 이르렀다. 같은 해 약 100만명의 미국 in 2016. 인 관광객이 한국을 방문하여 14억 달러를 소비했다. POPULATION 인구 Nearly Two Million Korean Americans Live in the United States Korean Americans are the 5th largest Asian ethnic group in the United States after Chinese, 미국에는 약 200만명의 한국계 미국인들이 거주한다 Filipino, Indian, and Vietnamese Americans. 아시아계 미국인 중 한국인은 중국, 필리핀, 인도, 베트남에 이어 다섯 번째로 많다. EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE 학생 교류 South Korea Is the 3rd Largest Source of Foreign Students in the US, Contributing 한국인 유학생수는 미국에서 3번째로 많으며, 미국 경제에 매년 20억 달러 이상 기여 Over $2 Billion to the US Economy Annually 한다 th South Korea was the 6 most popular destination in Asia for American students studying 2015/2016학년도를 기준으로 한국은 미국 유학생들에게 아시아에서 6번째로 인기가 abroad during the 2015/16 academic year. 많은 국가이다. SISTER PARTNERSHIPS 자매도시 The United States and South Korea Share 105 Sister Relationships 한국과 미국은 105개의 자매결연을 맺고 있다 Sixteen South Korean provinces and municipalities share sister connections with 32 US states, enhancing civic and people-to-people relationships and supporting 한국의 16개 도시는 미국의 32개 주와 자매결연을 맺고 있으며, 양국간 인적 관계를 commercial ties. 강화하고 경제통상관계를 지원하고 있다. 6 7 KOREA MATTERS FOR AMERICA FOR MATTERS KOREA | IN PROFILE KOREA AND SOUTH THE US As Leading World Economies and Vibrant 한국과 미국은 세계를 이끄는 Democracies, the United States and South 경제대국이자 역동적인 민주주의 Korea Are Deepening Their Partnership 국가로서 파트너십을 더욱 공고히 하고 With a strong alliance, integrated economies, and robust people-to-people connections, the 있다 US and Republic of Korea (South Korea) work together to combat regional and global threats, strengthen their economies, and promote freedom and democracy across the globe. 미국과 한국은 각각 세계 1위, 11위의 경제대국으로, 양국은 핵비확산, 세계 Diplomatic relations with the Korean Joseon Dynasty began in 1882. After the Korean War 보건안보, 여성 경제권 강화, 인권과 법치주의 등의 현안을 다루는 데 공조하 and division of the Korean peninsula in 1953, the US signed a Mutual Defense Treaty with 고 있다. Seoul. On the economic front, the United States has been a key partner in South Korea’s transformation from an international aid recipient to an international donor and major world economy. In 2012, the Korea-US (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement (FTA)—the largest US SOUTH KOREA IS A PART OF THE DYNAMIC AND FTA in Asia—went into effect, further boosting trade and investment ties. FAST-GROWING ASIA PACIFIC REGION As the 1st and 11th largest economies in the world, the two countries collaborate on nuclear nonproliferation, global health security, women’s economic empowerment, human rights, MONGOLIA and the rule of law through dozens of international and regional organizations; including RUSSIA the United Nations, Group of Twenty (G20), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, East Asia Summit (EAS), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF). Ten US Presidents have visited South Korea a combined 19 times, while 13 Presidents and East Sea/ NORTH Sea of Japan 한국과 미국 Prime Ministers from South Korea have visited the United States, six of whom have addressed KOREA joint meetings of Congress – the most of any Asian nation. SOUTH JAPAN SOUTH KOREA INDICATOR UNITED STATES KOREA Yellow Sea Population 323 million 51 million GDP $18.62 trillion $1.41 trillion CHINA East China Sea GDP per capita $57,638 $27,539 Total trade (Balance of Payments (BoP)) $4.95 trillion $1.10 trillion Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 11.9% 42.2% Imports of goods and services (% of GDP) 14.7% 35.4% Pacic Ocean TAIWAN FDI, net inflows (BoP) $479 billion $11 billion FDI, net outflows (BoP) $312 billion $27 billion LAOS South China Military expenditure (% of GDP) 3.3% 2.6% Sea Ease of doing business ranking (2017) 6 4 THAILAND PHILIPPINES Life Expectancy (2015) 82 79 CAMBODIA Internet Penetration (% of population) 92.7% 76.2% VIETNAM Source: World Bank, 2016 data unless otherwise noted. Numbers rounded throughout. All monetary value are in current US$ unless otherwise noted. Whenever possible, most recent available data is used. For the most up-to-date data please visit AsiaMattersforAmerica.org/Korea 8 9 KOREA MATTERS FOR AMERICA FOR MATTERS KOREA ALLIANCE | The US-South Korea Alliance Is Stronger 한미 동맹은 그 어느 때 보다 굳건하다 than Ever 한미 동맹은 한반도의 평화와 안정의 주춧돌로서, 한미 양국은 안보를 지키 기 위해 긴밀히 공조하고 있다.