{"product_id":"9781041103127","title":"Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea Evolution, Dynamics, and Contradictions","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRoutledge Frontiers of Political Economy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePolitical Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEvolution, Dynamics, and Contradictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou-il Lee | Richard Lee | Yoon-Jong Jang\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ World \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most spectacular phenomena in the South Korean political economy has been the remarkable escalation of international capital investment, particularly inward foreign direct investment (FDI). This book provides an in-depth look at the evolution of FDI in Korea, from the late 1990s to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharting Korea’s transition from state-led capitalism to a more liberalized market, this book assesses the complex interplay between government policy, foreign capital inflows, and multinational corporations (MNCs). It analyzes the key economic policies of the past as well as more recent measures by the Moon Jae-in and Yoon Suk Yeol administrations. The book then conducts an analysis of the socio-economic, cultural, and political dynamics that shape strategies of MNCs today. The book draws on 36 interviews with CEOs of foreign companies operating in Korea to seek their insights into the realities of doing business in Korea. It closes by highlighting the current challenges Korea faces today in integrating into the international economy and suggests solutions for sustaining its economic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will appeal to scholars of political economy, Korean studies, and economic development. It will also interest business leaders and policymakers seeking a deeper understanding of insights into Korea’s economic climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou-il Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is a political economist and Dean of Programs (Management and Marketing) at the University of South Australia Business. His research explores globalization and regionalism's socio-economic and political impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Marketing at the University of South Australia. Prior to joining the university in 2007, Richard spent 15 years managing marketing functions with MNCs in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoon-Jong Jang\u003c\/b\u003e is Visiting Senior Fellow at the Korea Development Institute. His research focuses on Korean industry globalization and AI-driven transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041103127\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63773089726604,"sku":"9781041103127","price":58.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041103127","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}