The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea b... - 9780367365929

The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in KoreaEvolution, Dynamics, and Contradictions\nAuthor(s): You-il Lee, Richard Lee, Yoon-Jong Jang\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367365929, 978-0367365929\nSynopsis\nOne 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.\n\nCharting Koreas 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 th.