Tag

Chaebol

South Korea’s Semiconductor Funds Highlight a Partisan Battle

South Korea’s Semiconductor Funds Highlight a Partisan Battle

By Arrian Ebrahimi and Joon Kang
Should chip funds go to chaebols or underdogs? In South Korea, the question has taken on partisan undertones.

Asia’s Development Model Is Now Jeopardizing Its Future Economic Growth

Asia’s Development Model Is Now Jeopardizing Its Future Economic Growth

By Saul Estrin and Simon Commander
Asia is facing an economic watershed moment. Turning the corner will require rethinking the role of its dominant, state-supported business groups.
Facing $11B Tax Bill, Samsung Heirs Donate Massive Art Trove

Facing $11B Tax Bill, Samsung Heirs Donate Massive Art Trove

By Kim Tong-hyung
The family plans to donate 23,000 art pieces from Lee's personal collection to two state-run museums.

South Korea’s Electronics Giant Lee Kun-hee, Chair of Samsung, Dies at 78

South Korea’s Electronics Giant Lee Kun-hee, Chair of Samsung, Dies at 78

By Mitch Shin
Two different – and contrasting – reviews of the electronics icon’s leadership have emerged since the announcement of Lee’s passing.

Billion-Dollar Divorce Drama Around South Korea’s SK Group Continues

Billion-Dollar Divorce Drama Around South Korea’s SK Group Continues

By Tae-jun Kang
The divorce case involving Chey Tae-won could reshape the governance of one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
Latest Video

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

South Korea and the UAE’s Lucky Convergence

South Korea and the UAE’s Lucky Convergence

By Nima Khorrami
Complementary defense sectors and business climates are speeding up the development of ties.

The South Korean Presidency Isn’t Cursed. It Just Needs to Be Reformed.

The South Korean Presidency Isn’t Cursed. It Just Needs to Be Reformed.

By Kyle Ferrier
Unless changes are made, Lee Myung-bak won't the the last South Korean president to go to jail for corruption.
South Korea’s Chaebol Needn’t Fear Moon

South Korea’s Chaebol Needn’t Fear Moon

By Anthony Fensom
Despite campaign pledges, a precarious hold on parliament will make far-reaching reforms difficult to achieve.

Why Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong Might Have Bribed Choi Soon-sil

Why Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong Might Have Bribed Choi Soon-sil

By Justin Fendos
Maintaining the labyrinthine ownership structure of Samsung required under-the-table government assistance.

South Korea's Reform Crisis

South Korea's Reform Crisis

By Anthony Fensom
South Korea's much-needed economic reforms have faded from discussion, thanks to a sensational political scandal.

South Korea’s Corruption Culture

South Korea’s Corruption Culture

By Justin Fendos
The emphasis on loyalty in South Korea’s executive culture is behind the recent corruption scandals.
How Korea's Labor Market Breeds Social Inequality

How Korea's Labor Market Breeds Social Inequality

By Vladimir Hlasny
Structural flaws in Korea's labor market trap workers and perpetuate social inequality.

Page 1 of 2