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Korea's economic structure has changed in a trend toward that of an advanced economy. Although the manufacturing sector has been dominating and a source of economic growth for a long period, there has been a recent shift toward the service industry. The sector's share of both production output and employment is still rising. However, Korea's service industry, despite its great significance in terms of employment and value-added, is not considered fully advanced. While its role is increasing, its economic share and rate of productivity growth is relatively slow compared with that of other countries. Thus, advancement of the service industry is essential in order to achieve a more prosperous economy. This paper presents the characteristics of Korea's service industry and suggests strategies for its development.

The Journal of East Asian Economic Integration is an economic journal, for the promotion of interdisciplinary research on international economics. Published as a quarterly by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, a Korean government-funded economic think-tank, the journal is global in perspective and covers both theory and empirical research. The Journal aims to facilitate greater understanding of all issues pertinent to integration of diverse economies of East Asia through publication of rigorous analyses by renowned experts in the field. The JEAI connects policy and theory, providing empirical analyses and practical policy suggestions for the economies in the region. Topics for articles in the JEAI include, but are not limited to: Trade and Investment, Economic Integration; International Finance; International Monetary Cooperation; Bilateral and Multilateral Economic Cooperation among East Asian Countries; and International Economic Cooperation for Korean Unification.