The Trade Research Institute was founded to present future strategies for 21st century Korean trade, and to provide in-depth trade research information. As the think tank of Korean trade, TRI develops trade strategies, analyzes import and export trends, provides information on overseas marketing, leads the research for planning Northeast Asian economic cooperation, and holds seminars and forums with the participation of domestic and foreign experts from the academic sector and the business sector.
Development of mid- and long-term trade strategies

Development of 'New Trade Strategy' and dissemination of finding on it

Analysis and forecast on export & import development trends

Studies to enhance export competitiveness

Analysis on marketing information for the business sector

Analysis on new industries

Strategic studies for better market access and industrial cooperation with China and Japan

Research on Northeast Asian economic cooperation

Feasibility Studies of FTA in Northeast Asia