2007

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November 2007 Vol. 78

ERINA REPORT Vol. 78 [2.07MB]

Special Issue: The Economy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

• Current Status of the Economy in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Abstract)
  MIMURA Mitsuhiro, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• The US Economic Sanctions on the DPRK (Japanese only)
  RI Haeng-ho, Head, Institute of Economics, Academy of Social Sciences, DPRK
• The DPRK, which is Emphasizing the Development of Science and Technology in the Construction of an Economically-strong Country (Japanese only)
  JANG Jin-u, Researcher and Master’s Degree-Holder, Korean Social Scientists Society, DPRK
• The DPRK which is Concentrating its Efforts in the Four Priority Sectors (Japanese only)
  RI Yong-ok, Researcher and Master’s Degree-Holder, Korean Social Scientists Society, DPRK
• Developments in DPRK Financial Reforms—Focusing on the Introduction of a Commercial Banking System (Japanese only)
  RYU Sungho, Deputy Director, Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund, Export-Import Bank of Korea (ROK)

• The Curtain Rises on Act Two of the “Siberian Land Bridge” (Abstract)
  Hisako Tsuji, Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• Reports on Conferences and Visits
  • Account of Visit to Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture: Yanji, Tumen and Hunchun (Japanese only)
    MIMURA Mitsuhiro, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  • Account of Trip to the DPRK (Japanese only)
    MIMURA Mitsuhiro, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• Analysis of Economic Trends in Northeast Asia (Japanese only)
• ERINA News (Japanese only)

September 2007 Vol. 77

ERINA REPORT Vol. 77 [1.55MB]

Special Feature: Energy Security and Multi-national Cooperation

• The Energy Security and Multi-national Cooperation Special Feature
  Shoichi Itoh, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• Chinese Perceptions of Energy Security and Strategy for the Future of Northeast Asia
  Zhang Jianping, Director, Department of International Economic Cooperation,
  Institute for International Economic Research,
  National Development and Reform Commission, China
• Mongolian Energy Strategy: Current Status and Programs
  Tumentsogt Tsevegmid, Infrastructure Operations Officer, World Bank, Mongolia
• Japan’s Energy Strategy and Development of Energy Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
  Shoichi Itoh, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA

• Key Person Interview
  “The Development of Japan-Russia Relations: Prospects and Expectations”
  Interview with Mr. Mikhail Bely, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Japan
• “The Construction of a Socialist, Economically-Strong Country in the DPRK” (Japanese only)
  Yun Jae-chang, Researcher, Institute of Economics, Korean Academy of Social Sciences, DPRK
• “The DPRK’s Economic Interchange and Prospects in Northeast Asia” (Japanese only)
  Pak Kyong Chol, Researcher and Master’s Degree-Holder, Korean Association of Social Scientists, DPRK
• “The State of Progress of the Setting-Up of a Factory in Russia by Toyota” (Japanese only)
  Eiko Tomiyama, Associate Professor, Graduate Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies
• Reports on Conferences and Visits
  • Account of research stay in Monterey (Japanese only)
    Tomoyoshi Nakajima, Associate Senior Economist, Research Division, ERINA
  • Account of research stay in Uppsala (Japanese only)
    Shoichi Itoh, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  • Report on the “Summit Forum on the Strategic Development of Shenbei New District” (Japanese only)
    Zhu Yonghao, Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  • Report on the “10th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis”(Japanese only)
    Enkhbayar Shagdar, Associate Senior Researcher,
    Research Division and External Relations Division, ERINA
  • Report on “Carbon Finance North America 2007” (Japanese only)
    Enkhbayar Shagdar, Associate Senior Researcher,
    Research Division and External Relations Division, ERINA
• Analysis of Economic Trends in Northeast Asia (Japanese only)
• ERINA News (Japanese only)

July 2007 Vol. 76

ERINA REPORT Vol. 76 [1.01MB]

Special Feature: Japan-ROK FTA

• The Japan-ROK FTA Special Feature
  Tomoyoshi Nakajima, Associate Senior Economist, Research Division, ERINA
• The Progress of Korea’s FTA Policy and Implications for an FTA between Japan and Korea (Summary)
  CHEONG Inkyo, Professor, Department of Economics, Inha University
  CHO Jungran, Research Fellow, FTA Research Center, Inha University
• On The Patterns of Intra-Industry Trade and Industrial Cooperation with a Korea-Japan FTA
  KIM Dohyung, Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, Keimyung University

• Analysis of the Situation and the State of Progress on the Jilin Province Side in Cooperation and Development in the Greater Tumen Region (Japanese only)
  Zhu Binbin, Ph.D. in Regional Economics, Northeast Normal University, China
• The Russian Far East Ready for Take-Off, and Japan-Russia Economic Relations (Summary)
  Kiichi Mochizuki, Professor Emeritus, Hokkaido University
• Explaining Mongolian Economic Performance in Transition: The Results of a Capital Investment Analysis
  Enkhbayar Shagdar, Ph.D., Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division and External Relations Division, ERINA
• Improvement of Economic Management in the DPRK with an Emphasis on Material Benefit (Japanese only)
  Jang Jin-u, Researcher and Master’s Degree-Holder, Korean Association of Social Scientists, DPRK
• Analysis of Economic Trends in Northeast Asia (Japanese only)
• ERINA News (Japanese only)

May 2007 Vol. 75

ERINA REPORT Vol. 75 [1.53MB]

Special Issue : 2007 Northeast Asia International Conference for Economic Development in Niigata

• Program
• Keynote Speech
  “The Restructuring of Japan’s East Asian Strategy”
  TANIGUCHI, Makoto, President, Iwate Prefectural University; Chairman, Northeast Asian Studies & Exchange Network, Japan
• Session A-1:
  The Tumen River Transport Corridor – The Development of the Yanbian Area and a Northeast Asia Ferry Route (Summary)
• Session A-2:
  A Joint Strategy for Tourism Development in Northeast Asia (Summary)
• Session B-1:
  Prospects for and Measures Concerning Energy and Environmental Cooperation in Northeast Asia (Energy Approaches) (Summary)
• Session B-2:
  Prospects for and Measures Concerning Energy and Environmental Cooperation in Northeast Asia (Environmental Approaches) (Summary)
• Session C-1:
  Concerning Economic Promotion Measures in the Countries of Northeast Asia and Their Effect on the Attraction of Foreign Capital (Summary)
• Session C-2:
  FTA Strategy in Northeast Asia in the Era of the East Asian Community (Summary)
• Economic Development Strategy Session
• Plenary Meeting Panel Discussion (Summary)
• 2007 Northeast Asia International Conference for Economic Development in Niigata Policy Proposals

• Analysis of Economic Trends in Northeast Asia (Japanese only)
• ERINA News (Japanese only)

March 2007 Vol. 74

ERINA REPORT Vol. 74 [293KB]

• The Current Status and Prospects for the Northeast of China’s Opening-up to the Outside World accompanying the Revitalization of the Old Industrial Base (Japanese only)
  Zhigang Da, Visiting Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• The Development and Use of Information Technology in the DPRK (Japanese only)
  Gum-hwa Ri, Researcher, Korean Association of Social Scientists, DP
• Recent Developments in Legislation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Part 1) (Japanese only)
  Mitsuhiro Mimura, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  MIMURA Mitsuhiro, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• Reports on Conferences and Visits
  • Tenth Plenary Meeting of the Northeast Asia Economic Conference Organizing Committee (Japanese only)
    Mitsuhiro Mimura, Associate Senior Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  • XiaoFeiYang Japan Inc. – A New Symbol of Investment into Japan by the Chinese Catering Industry (Japanese only)
    Zhigang Da, Visiting Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• Analysis of Economic Trends in Northeast Asia (Japanese only)
• Book Review
  Engaging with Russia: The Next Phase (Japanese only)
• ERINA News (Japanese only)

January 2007 Vol. 73

ERINA REPORT Vol. 73 [1.65MB]

• Key Person Interview (Japanese / English)
  “Japan Should Promote an East Asian Community Focused on Asia”
• Interview with Makoto Taniguchi, President, Iwate Prefectural University / Chairman, Northeast Asian Studies & Exchange Network
  International Container Transport on the Trans-Siberian Railway in 2005 – 2006: The End of Finland Transit and Expectations Regarding Japanese Use (Japanese / English)
  Hisako Tsuji, Senior Fellow, ERINA
• The Pacific Pipeline at a Crossroads: Dream Project or Pipe Dream? (Japanese / English)
  Shoichi Itoh, Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  Shoichi Itoh, Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
• Issues Confronting DPRK Agriculture (Japanese only)
  Haeng-ho Ri, Head, Institute of Economics, Korean Academy of Social Sciences, DPRK
• The Correct Combination of Politically Moral Stimuli and Material Stimuli in the DPRK, and its Application (Japanese only)
  Jong-hwa Ri, Researcher, Korean Association of Social Scientists, DPRK
• “South Korea within North Korea” – A Visit to Kaesong Industrial Zone (Japanese only)
  Hiroshi Ohnishi, Professor, Faculty of Economics, Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University
• Reports on Conferences and Visits
  • Japanese Automobile Plants in Changchun – Focusing on the Toyota Factory in Changchun (Japanese only)
    Zhigang Da, Visiting Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  • The 2nd Jilin-Northeast Asia Exposition (Japanese only)
    Susumu Yoshida, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Director-General, ERINA
  • The Far Eastern International Economic Forum (Japanese only)
    Susumu Yoshida, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Director-General, ERINA
  • The 3rd International Forum on Northeast Asian Tourism held in Niigata City (Japanese only)
    Shingo Narumi, Visiting Researcher, Research Division, ERINA
  • Participation in the Asian Land-Bridge Conference (Japanese only)
    Ikuo Mitsuhashi, Senior Fellow, ERINA
  • The 15th Session of the Coordinating Council on Trans-Siberian Transportation (Japanese only)
    Hisako Tsuji, Senior Fellow, ERINA
• Analysis of Economic Trends in Northeast Asia (Japanese only)
• Book Review
  A Cyclopedia of Northeast Asia
  World Railways Today
• ERINA News (Japanese only)

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