The recent trade relations between Mexico and South Korea: analysis of the comparative advantages revealed

The figures for Mexican foreign trade reveal a pronounced dependence on the United States, a situation that is further exacerbated by the possibility of a unilateral increase in tariffs. This invites the exploration of partners with ample potential, such as the Republic of Korea (South Korea), both...

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Autores: Torres García, Alberto Francisco, Ivanova Boncheva, Antonina, Cruz Chávez, Plácido Roberto
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA
Repositorio:México y la Cuenca del Pacífico
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:mexicoylacuencadelpacifico.cucsh.udg.mx:article/959
Acceso en línea:https://www.mexicoylacuencadelpacifico.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/mc/article/view/959
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Foreign trade
exports
revealed comparative advantages
competitiveness
cooperation
Comercio exterior
exportaciones
competitividad
ventajas comparativas reveladas
cooperación
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Sumario:The figures for Mexican foreign trade reveal a pronounced dependence on the United States, a situation that is further exacerbated by the possibility of a unilateral increase in tariffs. This invites the exploration of partners with ample potential, such as the Republic of Korea (South Korea), both to diversify the flow of its exports and to promote industrial development and the attraction of investments. Based on the review of specialized literature and the obtaining of statistical data from official sources, this article determines the Revealed Comparative Advantage (vcr) in the exports of Mexico and South Korea, using the index proposed by Bela Balassa for the period between 2000 and 2023, highlighting five key years in the development of recent relations. The results suggest the possibility of implementing a Free Trade Agreement between both countries, promoting specialization, cooperation, and complementation in strategic sectors such as the automotive and electronics industries.