"South Korea's rapid industrialization occurred with the rise of powerful chaebÇl (family-owned business conglomerates) that controlled vast swaths of the nation's economy. Leader Park Chung Hee's sense of backwardness and urgency led him to rely on familial, school, and regional ties to...

Sustainable Agriculture & Livelihood Challenges -- Knowledge Capital and New Economy -- Health: Access, Prevention and Wellness -- Integrated Development and Sustainable Cities -- Blue Economy as a Growth Driver -- Entrepreneurship and Gender Equality -- Infrastructure Development and Reducing...

"Export-oriented industrialization has transformed the Korean economy so profoundly that it has become known as the "Miracle on the Han". Yet, this industrial model has become fragile, as Korea's chaebols are increasingly challenged by Chinese competitors. Attempts to seek out new engines of...