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What the S Korean election will not mean
Taking on the largest chaebol within Korea is not dissimilar to a kamikaze attack Continue reading
Making the same political mistakes
Ideology-based politics is in keeping with the 20th Century; today, nations need ideology-free, practical programs Continue reading
Posted in Coyner's Op-Ed Essays, Doing Business in Korea, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, USA, chaebol
Tagged Ahn Cheol-soo, chaebol, corruption, DUP, government, ideology, Korea, Moon Jae-in, Obama, Park Geun-hye, politics, Saenuri, South Korea, US
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Psy 2012: Style you can believe in
Perhaps Psy entering the fray on one level or another is just what this election needs. Continue reading
Posted in Coyner's Op-Ed Essays, North Korea, S Korean Politics, Society
Tagged Ahn Cheol-soo, democracy, Korea, Moon Jae-in, Park Geun-hye, politics, Psy
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Park apologizes for suffering caused by late father’s rule / Park ceding popularity as election nears
Even with this belated apology, last week’s bribery scandals remind the populace just who are the conservatives, regardless if the Iron Princess is at the helm Continue reading
Posted in S Korean Politics
Tagged Ahn Cheol-soo, election, Korea, Moon, Park Geun-hye, politics, presidential race, South Korea
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Regionalism takes toll on F&B sales
Coyner’s Comment: From betrothals to presidential elections, Korea’s regionalism has been a major factor in Koreans’ decision making. But this is one of the first articles I have come across how regionalism affects consumer product selection. While the below comes … Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Marketing, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Selling, Society
Tagged beverage, consumer, food, Korea, marketing, regionalism, Sales, South Korea
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EUCCK votes to pack bags
Foreign chambers of commerce having a rough year in S Korea Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Marketing, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Trade
Tagged chamber of commerce, corruption, EUCCK, expatriate, foreign, Korea, mismanagement, South Korea, tax
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Japan, China and their ‘history problem’
Having left Asia 150 years ago, Japan is finding there is no easy way back. Continue reading
Posted in China, Defense, Japan, North Korea, S Korean Politics, Trade
Tagged colony, international relations, Japan, Korea, reconciliation, relations, South Korea, World War II
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Japan needs emperor to apologize
Most Japanese are willing to put a past generation’s sins behind them, even if it means that someone of authority displays the courage to stand up and do the right thing. Continue reading
Posted in China, Japan, S Korean Politics
Tagged colony, international relations, Japan, Korea, reconciliation, relations, South Korea, World War II
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R.I.P. to PTA / On back foot after Lone Star threat, gov’t readies team
The KORUS FTA will soon be tested by Lone Star and the Korea National Tax Authority. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Legal, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Trade, USA
Tagged EU, free trade agreement, FTA, KOR-US FTA, Korea, KORUS FTA, Lone Star, South Korea, taxation, trade, US
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Millionaire Lee Fights Back Relatives Over Samsung Shares/Lee family scraps over some of Samsung riches
his dispute could well determine who controls what a decade from now. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Management, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, chaebol
Tagged chaebol, family, Korea, Samsung, South Korea
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