Korean direct investment in Southeast Asia

One of the most conspicuous developments in recent years in the Korean political economy is the enormous increase of Korean investment in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. In particular, since the appreciation of the Korean currency (won) in 1987 and the rapid increase of industrial action by Ko...

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Published inJournal of contemporary Asia Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 179 - 196
Main Authors Shin, Yoon Hwan, Lee, You-Il
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.1995
Journal of Contemporary Asia
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Currencies
Developing countries
Direct foreign investment
ECONOMIC SYSTEM IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Foreign investment
Industrialization
Industry
International relations
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INVESTMENT
Labour disputes
Multinational enterprises
Politics
Small and medium sized enterprises
South East Asia
SOUTH KOREA
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Southeast Asia
Korea
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Summary:One of the most conspicuous developments in recent years in the Korean political economy is the enormous increase of Korean investment in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. In particular, since the appreciation of the Korean currency (won) in 1987 and the rapid increase of industrial action by Korean workers, more Korean foreign direct investment (FDI) has been carried out by small-and medium-sized firms, particularly in the manufacturing sector. However, many of the Korean firms in the region have already experienced various problems. This article examines the determinants of the new phase of Korean FDI. It also discusses the possible consequences of Korean FDI in Indonesia.
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ISSN:0047-2336
1752-7554
DOI:10.1080/00472339580000111