Navigating Through Global Turmoil: The Case of South Korea
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How prepared is South Korea to stay competitive in the aftermath of the collapse of global banking? Comparable investment grade countries, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, have floundered. Will South Korea's economy follow suit? Tom Byrne of Moody's Sovereign Risk Unit will address the vulnerabilities and strengths of South Korea relative to other investment grade countries.
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The Digital Content (R)Evolution and the Google Culture: Myths and Reality
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David Eun will share his perspectives on the (r)evolution of technology and media, and an insider’s overview of the special corporate culture that has made Google into one of the most dynamic and talked-about companies of the Internet age. Offering insight into the huge consumer base and power of its search capabilities and services, Eun will demystify this seemingly monolithic company and reveal what goes into making some of the most influential information technologies of the 21st century. This program is a part of The Korea Society's digital forum series, which provides the business community with access to the information and personalities that contribute to a clearer understanding of the implications of technological development. By examining the ideas and people that inspire change and innovation in the fields of technology, information, and media, the series also assesses the impact of these changes on business and society, in the U.S., Korea and around the world.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
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Korea in a Distressed Global Economy
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Over the past eighteen months Korea has been buffeted by a financial crisis spreading out from the U.S. and Europe, a commodity boom and bust, followed by a global trade implosion. The era of "Great Moderation" gave way to unprecedented volatility. How is Korea coping and what lies ahead?
Turning Around a Bank in Korea: A Business and Cultural Challenge
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The Asian financial crisis of 1997-98 nearly crippled Korea's banking sector under a glut of non-performing loans. Even so, the Korean banking industry rebounded quickly compared with those of other emerging-market countries affected by the crisis. Can this historical precedent help nervous followers of financial markets find their way in the current global banking meltdown?
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Parliament or Perish? Political Reform as a Prerequisite for Economic Growth
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Tae-Hee Yoon, a senior advisor at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), believes that the presidential system currently in place in South Korea has reached obsolescence and should be replaced by a parliamentary system. He contends that making this change in the form of governance is unavoidable if South Korea is to be successful in maximizing its economic potential and promoting its major national goals, including the eventual reunification with North Korea. In what promises to be a thought-provoking and unconventional presentation, Yoon will detail the inherent weaknesses of the current Korean political system by offering an economic analysis grounded in political and historical perspectives.
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