Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy

<p><em>The Korean Economy: From Growth to Maturity</em> takes an in-depth, amalgamated look at the evolution of Korea’s globalization drive from the early 2000s (Kim Dae-jung regime, 1998–2003) to the present period (Park Geun-hye, 2013–2017). The book discusses the role of foreign companies on the sustainability of Korea’s economic growth, the relationship between the <i>chaebol </i>and the MNCs, the evolution of Korea''s nation brand, and the role of the state in Korea’s new economic trajectory (globalization) since the 2000s.</p><p>With data collected from fieldwork, the book provides both empirical and qualitative insights (economic, socio-cultural and political economic analysis) into the Korean political economy and would be a very useful reference to other emerging economies experiencing similar globalization paths.</p>