신 남방정책, G2 리스크 대안 될까? - 양준석 교수 대담

To further discuss President Moon's New Southern Policy' vision, we have with us Yang Jun-sok , Professor of Economics at the Catholic University of Korea. Professor Yang welcome to the show

My pleasure

1 - During President Moon's visit to India and Singapore, he talked extensively about his 'New Southern Policy'. Can you explain to our viewers what this policy is?

2 - It seems part of the aim for the New Southern Policy is for South Korea to diversify its trading partners, as it has traditionally been very dependent on the U.S. and China. With those two countries now engaging in a fierce trade war, it is perhaps more important than ever for South Korea to diversify. Do you think the New Southern Policy can have the desired effect?

3 - How do you rate President Moon's recent trip to India and Singapore? Do you think he achieved what he wanted on his New Southern Policy? (Do you think they got the message?)

4 - A part of President Moon's message was talking about how peace and economy are linked together. President Moon said if the Korean peninsula becomes denuclearized, all of Asia will benefit. Do you agree?

5 - For South Korea as well, if North Korea denuclearizes and relations improve, the potential for economic cooperation is huge. Of course, there are international sanctions and many obstacles still in the way, but how excited should South Korea be about potential economic ventures with the North in the future?


6 - The U.S.-China trade war continues to wage on. So markets have been rattled, and there have been some announcements of production being moved to avoid tariffs, but we're still waiting to see the real impact on their economies. How do you think it will play out?