Selected Issues in the EU-Korea Relations The purpose of this book is to raise awareness of the role of the EU in Korea and promote EU-Korea relations as an exemplification of a successful collaboration. The authors in each chapter examine the evolution of the EU-Korea relations and address selected aspects of bilateral ties that, requires further attention. Chapter one examines the historical background and the origin of the EU-Korea relations and describes current status of bilateral ties. chapter two focuses on the laws on the cooperation between Korea and four Central and Eastern European countries. Chapter three analyses and compares the EU and Korea’s policies on Small and Medium Size Enterprises and Start-ups. Final chapter examines the reconciliation processes in Europe and Northeast Asia based on two dyads; Korean-Japanese and German-Polish Relations after World War II. 

Bongchul Kim is professor in International Economic and Trade Law at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies(HUFS). He holds a Ph.D. in Law at King’s College London (University of London) with overseas Research Scholarships (ORS) by the UK government. Professor Kim also holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law at HUFS.