Has South Korea found its firm foothold in Central Europe?

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Has South Korea found its firm foothold in Central Europe?

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

This article examines South Korea’s growing economic and strategic engagement with Central Europe, particularly with the Visegrád Group (V4) countries. Amid increasing global uncertainties, European nations seek new security and economic partners, with South Korea emerging as a key player. The Czech Republic’s 2024 decision to award a nuclear power contract to Korea Hydro &amp; Nuclear Power Company (KHNP) and Poland’s extensive defense agreements with Seoul exemplify this trend. South Korea&apos;s engagement with the V4 countries is shaped by historical ties, mutual economic benefits, and geopolitical factors. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and South Korea, along with individual strategic partnerships with Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, has fostered deeper economic and technological cooperation. South Korean investments in the region, particularly in electric vehicles and defense industries, further solidify its presence. While the V4 countries serve as an attractive gateway for South Korean businesses into the EU, cooperation remains primarily bilateral rather than a cohesive subregional strategy. The article concludes that South Korea’s presence in Central Europe is likely to expand, particularly in defense and energy, making the region a potential bridge for stronger EU-South Korea relations.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Has South Korea found its firm foothold in Central Europe?

Popis výsledku anglicky

This article examines South Korea’s growing economic and strategic engagement with Central Europe, particularly with the Visegrád Group (V4) countries. Amid increasing global uncertainties, European nations seek new security and economic partners, with South Korea emerging as a key player. The Czech Republic’s 2024 decision to award a nuclear power contract to Korea Hydro &amp; Nuclear Power Company (KHNP) and Poland’s extensive defense agreements with Seoul exemplify this trend. South Korea&apos;s engagement with the V4 countries is shaped by historical ties, mutual economic benefits, and geopolitical factors. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and South Korea, along with individual strategic partnerships with Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, has fostered deeper economic and technological cooperation. South Korean investments in the region, particularly in electric vehicles and defense industries, further solidify its presence. While the V4 countries serve as an attractive gateway for South Korean businesses into the EU, cooperation remains primarily bilateral rather than a cohesive subregional strategy. The article concludes that South Korea’s presence in Central Europe is likely to expand, particularly in defense and energy, making the region a potential bridge for stronger EU-South Korea relations.

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O - Ostatní výsledky

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50601 - Political science

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Návaznosti

R - Projekt Ramcoveho programu EK

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů