<p>➀ Global digital trade has tripled from $539.1 billion in 2010 to $1.62 trillion in 2024, driven by AI and cloud services, despite stark regulatory divides among major economies;</p><p>➁ South Korea's regulatory stance positions it between open economies (US, Japan) and restrictive ones (EU, China), as shown by OECD's DSTRI index;</p><p>➂ Experts recommend South Korea lead international standardization efforts, balance openness with technological sovereignty, and establish itself as a trusted digital trade partner.</p>