Chris Rowley is Visiting Fellow, Kellogg College, University of Oxford and Professor Emeritus, Bayes Business School, City University of London, United Kingdom. Johngseok Bae is Professor of Management at Korea University Business School, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Hicheon Kim is President of Lotte Academy, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Heechun Kim is Associate Professor of Strategy and Global Management at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
‘This handbook, edited and authored by leading professors in the field, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Korean economy and business landscape. Covering topics from macro-economic developments, corporate governance, to human resource management and case studies of chaebols (Korean business groups), it provides invaluable insights into the reasons behind the success of Korean companies. In addition, it addresses emerging issues such as corporate social responsibility, start-up eco system, and gender diversity, making it an essential reading for anyone interested in Korean business and management.’ Fabian Jintae Froese, Chair Professor of Human Resource Management and Asian Business, University of Goettingen, Germany & Joint Appointment Professor of International Business, Yonsei University, South Korea. ‘This book is a must-read for anyone keen to understand Korea's swift ascent to global prominence. The editors and authors effectively unpack the roles of government policies, corporate strategies, and management practices in driving Korea's success. They also highlight how grit and ingenuity can propel a country forward, making it an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and educators alike.’ Shad S. Morris, Director, Whitmore Global Business Center, Brigham Young University, USA ‘The authors impart important lessons for international business scholars and managers alike who wish to garner insight into the extraordinary achievements and emerging challenges and opportunities confronting Korean enterprise, and the globally influential economic powerhouse that Korea represents. There is a great deal to learn from this book.’ Danny Miller, Research Professor and Director of Chair in Organization, Strategy and Governance, HEC Montreal, Canda.