<대외연>"Expectations for Semiconductor, Battery, and Bio Cooperation After the Korea-US Summit"

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] Opinions have emerged that South Korea should leverage the US-South Korea summit to induce substantial technology transfer and investment from the United States.

The Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) stated in its report titled 'Key Discussions and Implications of the US-South Korea Summit' on the 30th that "in addition to the semiconductor and electric vehicle battery industries, which have gained importance in the short term, opportunities for cooperation between the two countries will also be created in the bio-related fields."

Regarding the government's goal of securing more than 10 overseas nuclear power plant orders by 2030, it expressed expectations that "cooperation with the United States can resolve intellectual property issues related to fundamental nuclear power technologies" and that "nuclear power sales can be promoted by leveraging US diplomatic power."

Concerning South Korea's participation as a founding member of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), it advised that "discussions should be led to reflect South Korea's interests in key sectors" and that "efforts to strengthen economic cooperation with China should also be pursued simultaneously."

KIEP also analyzed that "military tensions on the Korean Peninsula may escalate" and that "cooperation between South Korea and the US regarding North Korea is likely to focus more on strengthening deterrence rather than 'diplomacy and engagement'." It added, "Denuclearization negotiations are difficult to advance in the short term, and the current stalemate in talks may continue."

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