Cracking Down on the Chaebol
The SK case may signal a new drive against corporate crime in South Korea
Editor’s Note: though a topical article, some of the underlying issues discussed are of value to those without extensive knowledge of South Korea and the chaebol system.
Content: Article | Author: Moon Ihlwan | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: International – Asia
Cool Korea
How it roared back from disaster and became a model for Asia
Content: Article | Authors: Brian Bremner, Moon Ihlwan | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: International – Asia
Why Korea’s Crony Capitalists Are Still in Charge
“Despite government vows to reform Korea’s bloated public sector along with the rest of the economy, state-owned companies continue to be run as political fiefdoms, their top ranks filled with politicians who have been put out to pasture or are owed big favors.”
Content: Article | Author: Moon Ihlwan | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: International – Asia
Shopping at the Chaebol Cybermall
Article talks about the online group shopping cyber mall and outsourced employee discount stores Samsung has pioneered in South Korea. Highlights the group ethos of South Koreans and discusses e-commerce stats and trends.
Content: Article | Author: Moon Ihlwan | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: International – Asia, IT / Technology / E-Business