GLOBAL TRADE & FINANCE

Reimagining the rules of global trade and finance

Bridging policy, industry, and academia to shape the future of trade and finance.

About the Institute

Independent thinking,
global impact.

The Institute of Global Trade & Finance is an independent research institute dedicated to the study of international trade, finance, and economic policy. We connect rigorous research with the practical needs of governments, industries, and academia.

Our work spans trade policy, financial regulation, FX and capital markets, and global economic governance — published as reports, working papers, and the peer-reviewed ITPD journal.

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Research

Latest publications

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Trade Policy

Korea's Export Strategy in the US–China Tech Rivalry

2026.04Read
Financial Regulation

A Comparative Study on Digital Asset Regulation

2026.03Read
Industry Analysis

Supply Chain Realignment and Korean Manufacturing

2026.02Read
Upcoming Events

What's next

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15
MAY 2026
International Conference

2026 Global Trade & Finance Conference

Seoul · Grand Hyatt
09:30 — 17:00 KST
08
JUN 2026
Policy Seminar

Seminar on Digital Trade & Data Governance

Online · Zoom
09:30 — 17:00 KST
22
JUN 2026
Workshop

Workshop on ESG Finance & Capital Markets

GTFI Auditorium
09:30 — 17:00 KST
FLAGSHIP JOURNAL

ITPD

International Trade, Policy & Development

Our peer-reviewed academic journal publishing original research on international trade, finance, and economic development since 2008.

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