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Social cohesion not South Korea’s forte: Report

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tom Coyner

South Korea’s rankings in the OECD lineup can be quite surprising. Continue reading →

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Lessons from my Peace Corps days

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Tom Coyner

I’m a deeply humble man. Really. I even state so in this Op-Ed essay. Continue reading →

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Start reading “Doing Business in Korea: An Expanded Guide” on your Kindle

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Kindle Price: US$11.99 includes free international wireless delivery; $9.99 within US. Continue reading →

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In SKorea, a mass market for luxury goods/ S Korea: Living it up in luxury

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tom Coyner

outh Koreans are less bashful than other Asians about flaunting their bling. Continue reading →

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SERI Consumer Sentiment Survey For Fourth Quarter 2011

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Tom Coyner

S Korea Consumer Sentiment Index fell in the fourth quarter to the lowest level since the first quarter of 2009. Continue reading →

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We Are Our Own Worst Enemy

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Tom Coyner

The ongoing and future political turmoil will continue to stem from desperate, overly competitive families that make up Korean society Continue reading →

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The Progenitors of Chaebol

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Tom Coyner

A concise history of the chaebol and other Korean corporate entities. Continue reading →

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8th Best Place to Do Business

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tom Coyner

World Bank moves S Korea from 16th to 8th place in one year. Continue reading →

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EU FTA red tape keeps Korean wine market tied up

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Perception, if not the reality, of cheaper wine will likely increase wine consumption. Continue reading →

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How Korean Pop Conquered Japan

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Tom Coyner

The more modern sound and suggestive imagery of K-Pop is challenging J-Pop on its home turf. Continue reading →

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