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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Why Nobody Wishes for Regime Change in North Korea
A neat, if somewhat flawed summary of affairs. Coyner nitpicks in the commentary. Continue reading
Posted in China, Defense, Economy, Japan, North Korea, Russia, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Trade, USA
Tagged America, China, collapse, diplomacy, DPRK, Japan, Korea, North Korea, Russia, six parties, South Korea, US
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Does Europe Have a Korean Option?
A refreshing and somewhat surprising comparison definitely worth a read. Continue reading
Posted in EU, Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Trade
Tagged chaebol, crisis, euro, Europe, IMF, Korea, South Korea
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Seoul Votes a Chaotic Yes to Free Trade With U.S.
Governing party ratifies a deal that has sharpened a political divide between the government and the opposition and between big business and voters unhappy with deepening economic inequality. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade, USA
Tagged America, Democratic Party, DP, free trade, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS, KORUS FTA, National Assembly, Roh, South Korea, trade, US
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South Korea ratifies long-delayed US trade deal
A big win for Korean and US free traders, a perceived loss by young Koreans who feel they have been shafted again by the Establishment. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade, USA
Tagged America, Democratic Party, DP, free trade, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS, KORUS FTA, National Assembly, Roh, South Korea, trade, US
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Round-up: How Out of Touch is Korea’s Elite from the Masses?
Mmany politically aware South Koreans are looking around for alternatives. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Trade, USA
Tagged America, Democratic Party, DP, free trade, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS, KORUS FTA, National Assembly, Roh, South Korea, trade, US
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A New Voice Grips South Korea With Plain Talk About Inequality and Justice
Ahn Cheol-soo, who founded a software company, has become a social critic in South Korea. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Marketing, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade, USA
Tagged America, Democratic Party, DP, free trade, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS, KORUS FTA, National Assembly, Roh, South Korea, trade, US
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“Brain Factory” China Overtakes Korea
South Korean universities generally fail as being both research centers and for producing high quality graduates. Continue reading
Posted in China, Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Education, S Korea Economy, Society, Technology, Trade
Tagged China, competition, education, Korea, research, South Korea, university
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Social Critic Captivates Voters in S Korea
A round-up of articles both positive and critical of Ahn Cheol-soo. Continue reading
Posted in Education, Management, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Technology
Tagged Seoul
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ISD clause / Using kids to sow fears trade pact
It would be a travesty for the Korus FTA to be rejected based on an erroneous understanding of the facts and law. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Legal, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, Trade, USA
Tagged America, Democratic Party, DP, free trade, free trade agreement, FTA, Korea, KORUS, KORUS FTA, National Assembly, Roh, South Korea, trade, US
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Jeju: Global Wonder?
Jeju is spectacular, but does it really warrant the rating? Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Marketing, Selling, Society, Trade
Tagged competition, global, Jeju, Korea, South Korea, tourism
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