韩国关键矿产保障战略的"去风险化"及其效果OACHSSCD

Since the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration,critical minerals have emerged as a strategic priority in the Republic of Korea's economic security agenda.In 2023,the Korean government introduced its Critical Minerals Security Strategy,pursuing diversification of supply chains through a dual-track approach-government-led and business-driven.The government has reinforced legislation,encouraged public-private cooperation,and intensified resource diplomacy with mineral-rich nations to ensure stable access to resources.Meanwhile,Korean firms' overseas investments are primarily guided by market mechanisms and commercial profitability-particularly evident in the lithium,nickel,and cobalt-based battery industry.In the short term,the Republic of Korea has begun to gradually reduce its dependence on imports from China and simultaneously expand its domestic processing capacity.However,from a long-term perspective,Korea's"de-risking"strategy continues to suffer from significant structural weaknesses and practical constraints,making it difficult to fundamentally eliminate reliance on China-centered supply chains.Particularly as President Trump upholds"America First"trade and industrial policies,the firms of the Republic of Korea face significant uncertainty and risks in the US market.Thus,it remains necessary for China and the Republic of Korea to further deepen comprehensive cooperation in the fields of critical minerals and supply chains in order to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.