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South Korea and Japan explore US$6 trillion economic bloc amid global trade shifts

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A proposal by SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won suggests forming a US$6 trillion economic bloc between South Korea and Japan. This initiative aims to create the world's fourth-largest economic power, following the United States, European Union, and China. The idea gains traction amid global trade fragmentation and supply chain disruptions, with proponents citing the Franco-German post-war reconciliation as a model for regional economic integration. AI

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South Korea and Japan explore US$6 trillion economic bloc amid global trade shifts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    Can a US$6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic bloc succeed?

    A fraying global economic order could push South Korea and Japan towards deeper trade integration, with business leaders and analysts saying the two neighbours stand to benefit from such a partnership despite lingering historical wounds. The two countries could draw closer as the…

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