The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(9)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

For instance, Japan has been striving to enhance its clout on the AEC by devoting itself to heavy investment on the infrastructure and key industries. Korean business people navigating new growth engines have unanimously pointed out that Japanese business presence is dominant in the region. 

Moreover, China is speeding up recently by utilizing its extensive networks across the region. China has maintained robust retail and wholesale channels in most part of the ASEAN since around the 16~17th century when the Western forces first embarked on their rush to Southeast Asia.