This is the 9549th most frequent Korean word.
경제국으로
"As an economic nation" or "as an economic power."
In this sentence, '경제국으로' is used to describe the status of South Korea as an economic country after its development.
한국은 급속히 성장하여 세계적인 경제국으로 자리 잡았습니다.
South Korea quickly developed and established itself as a global economic country.
Here, '경제국으로' is employed to convey the aspiration of countries to achieve the status of being economic countries.
많은 국가들이 경제국으로 도약하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
Many countries are striving to leap as economic countries.
The phrase '경제국으로서' here highlights China's role and identity as an economic country in its endeavors.