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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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Getting to the crux of corruption
Until Koreans essentially ease up on themselves and learn to be happier with who they are and what they possess, systemic corruption will continue. Continue reading
Posted in Coyner's Op-Ed Essays, Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Management, S Korea Economy, Society, chaebol
Tagged chaebol, corruption, government, Korea, politics, South Korea
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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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ROK Government Unveils 5.9 Trillion Won Stimulus Measures
Stimulus package could prevent the government from achieving a balanced budget next year due to increased expenditures and decreased tax revenue Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, S Korea Economy, Trade
Tagged Bank of Korea, government, Korea, ROK, South Korea, stimulous
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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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Gangnam Style, Dissected: The Subversive Message Within South Korea’s Music Video Sensation
K Pop’s Psi cleverly satirizes Seoulites’ materialism while creating an internationally popular video. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Marketing, Society, USA
Tagged culture, Gangnam, hallyu, Kanryu, Korea, Korea Wave, pop, Psi, satire, South Korea, style, trade, video
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Asia’s near impossible reversals
Master-follower relationships make it remarkably difficult for a master to do a 180, given his obligations Continue reading
Posted in Coyner's Op-Ed Essays, Doing Business in Korea, Human Resources, Japan, Management, North Korea, Society
Tagged Confucianism, culture, East Asia, face, group, Japan, Korea, obligation, power, South Korea
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