Although South Korea began to establish its export control system in the 1980s, conflicting domestic and international pressures meant that it was not fully implemented. Today, South Korea—now a major player in the global market and a major producer of dual-use items—has successfully implemented and is further improving its export control system.
SIPRI is pleased to announce the publication of a new Background Paper addressing these issues: 'South Korea's export control system', by SIPRI–Korea Foundation Intern Jaewon Lee.