The Growth of the Korean Automotive Industry |
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SummaryThis course examines the history of Korea’s automobile industry from the colonial period through the era of foreign aid and into the years of rapid economic growth. By looking at government policies, key vehicle models, and the competition between multinational companies and domestic firms pursuing independent strategies, students will gain a better understanding of how the auto industry helped lead Korea’s economic development. The course also highlights how partnerships between the state and businesses shaped the high-growth period of the Korean economy. |
InstructorSeung Jin Hwang 1. Affiliation : Center for Korean Economy and K-Academics Seoul National University2. Education : Ph.D. in Economics, Sogang University 3. Selected Publications "The Effect of the Minimum Wage on Employment in Korea," Korean Journal of Labor Economics 39(2), 2016 "A study of R&D Effects in materials, parts, and equipment industries in Gyeongsang nam-do," KURI 45(2), 2022 "Mobility Transformation: A New Strategy for Korea" (Co-author), Korea Transport Institute, 2022 |
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