Recent Development of Russia – Japan Economic Relations and Implications for Korea

Abstract

Under the Abe administration, Japan adopted a new policy approach toward Russia, i.e. the division of politics and business, or the priori-tization of economic issues. Through frequent summit meetings held from 2013 and in 2016 in particular, Japan and Russia came up with an “8-point economic cooperation plan” (here-after the “8-point plan”). This paper evaluates economic cooperation between Russian and Japan, analyzes the 8-point plan, and draws implications for Korea.