The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea
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The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea

Evolution, Dynamics, and Contradictions

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eBook - ePub

The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea

Evolution, Dynamics, and Contradictions

About this book

One of the most spectacular phenomena in the South Korean political economy has been the remarkable escalation of international capital investment, particularly inward foreign direct investment (FDI). This book provides an in-depth look at the evolution of FDI in Korea, from the late 1990s to the present day.

Charting Korea's transition from state-led capitalism to a more liberalized market, this book assesses the complex interplay between government policy, foreign capital inflows, and multinational corporations (MNCs). It analyzes the key economic policies of the past as well as more recent measures by the Moon Jae-in and Yoon Suk Yeol administrations. The book then conducts an analysis of the socio-economic, cultural, and political dynamics that shape strategies of MNCs today. The book draws on 36 interviews with CEOs of foreign companies operating in Korea to seek their insights into the realities of doing business in Korea. It closes by highlighting the current challenges Korea faces today in integrating into the international economy and suggests solutions for sustaining its economic growth.

This book will appeal to scholars of political economy, Korean studies, and economic development. It will also interest business leaders and policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of insights into Korea's economic climate.

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Yes, you can access The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea by You-il Lee,Richard Lee,Yoon-Jong Jang in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Economic Theory. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. List of Tables
  8. Authors
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgements
  11. Abbreviations
  12. 1 Introduction: South Korea at a Glance
  13. 2 Political Economy of Korea: From Moon Jae-in to Yoon Suk Yeol
  14. 3 Evolution of Inward Foreign Direct Investment in Korea
  15. 4 Korean Market Environment for International Business
  16. 5 A Multi-Dimensional FDI Framework for MNCs’ R&D Centre Investments
  17. 6 Discussion and Suggestions for FDI in Korea
  18. 7 Concluding Observations
  19. Bibliography
  20. Index