South
Korea is the11th largest trading partner in the
world.
The country is exhibiting a solid, broad-based economic
upturn.
The total exports and imports grew by 11.7% and 1.4% respectively
in 2009. The huge multi-million dollar industrial parks
such as the free economic zones and digital contents
complexes are under construction across the nation.
They have created business opportunity for international
entrepreneurs who are coming into the lucrative market.
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Population:
49.7 Million (2009)
GDP Growth: 7.8%(2009)
GDP per Capita: U$17,074 (2009)
Total Exports: U$1,039.7 Million (2009) +11.7%
Total Imports: U$928.5 Million (2009) +1.4
Source: Korea National Statistical Office
The
Bank of Korea |