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Political & Economic Environment
Last published date: 2020-09-21
South Korea - Political Environment
Links to the State Department’s website for background on the country’s political environment.
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  • For U.S. Businesses
    • Export Solutions
      • Virtual Services
      • Learn How to Export
      • Research Foreign Markets
      • Network & Learn at Events
      • Find Buyers & Partners
      • Explore eCommerce Resources
      • Obtain Financing
      • Negotiate an Export Sale
      • Navigate Shipping and Logistics
      • Comply with U.S. and Foreign Regulations
      • Perform Due Diligence
      • Protect Intellectual Property
      • Resolve Export Problems
    • Research Center
    • Regulations & Agreements
      • U.S. Export Regulations
      • Foreign Regulations
      • Trade Agreements
    • Resolve a Trade Problem
      • Resolve a Foreign Trade Barrier
      • U.S. Antidumping & Countervailing Duties
      • Facing a Foreign AD/CVD or Safeguard Investigation?
      • Fight Unfair Foreign Subsidies
      • Import Monitoring & Analysis
      • Protect Your Intellectual Property
      • Advocating for U.S. Business Abroad
    • Attend an Event
      • Network & Learn at Events
      • Meet Buyers at Events
      • Services for Trade Event Organizers
      • Foreign Direct Investment Attraction Events
    • News & Highlights
      • Press
      • Blog
      • Success Stories
    • Let Our Experts Help
      • Services for U.S. Companies New to Exporting
      • Services for U.S. Companies Currently Exporting
      • Services for Trade Event Organizers
      • Services for U.S. Associations & EDOs
      • Services for Rural Companies
      • Foreign-Trade Zones
      • Partner with ITA
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    • Buy From the USA
      • Find a Supplier - All Other Industries
      • Find a Supplier - Textiles & Apparel
    • Invest in the USA
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