Country Study: South Korea. Overview Until 20 th century, Korea existed as an independent country. In 1910, it became a colony of Japan After WWII, Republic.

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Country Study: South Korea

Overview Until 20 th century, Korea existed as an independent country. In 1910, it became a colony of Japan After WWII, Republic of Korea was set up in Southern Peninsula Current President Lee Myung-bak was elected in February 2008

Population: 48.5 million Working age population (15-60 years): 72% Urban population: 81% Rate of urbanization: 0.6% Infant mortality rate: 4.26/1000 Literacy: 97.9% Education expenditures as % of GDP: 4.6% Overview

GDP(PPP) per capita income: $26,000 Inflation: 4.7% Population below poverty: 15% Gini coefficient: 0.31% Overview

Development Model 1960’s was marked by land reforms, literacy and import substitution Government played a critical role in developing private sector A deliberate policy to encourage big businesses (Chaebols) with government direct credit, import restrictions, and incentives Government sponsored semiconductor industry to make it competitive globally

Development Model Another example is South Korea’s shipbuilding industry Strong labor unions Inflation prone economy and recent labor shortages Only South Korea (in Asia) financed its development with foreign debt South Korea combined a policy of import substitution and export promotion by sponsoring strategic industries In mid-1970’s exports increased by 45% per year, export- led growth took off in 1960’s

Trade Policies Heavy emphasis on the imports of capital goods, restrictions on consumer goods High savings and investment rates, yet borrowed heavily (external debt - $380 billion) Exports of semiconductors, ships, steel computers & motor vehicles Trade with U.S. accounts for 12.4% of total trade Protection for big businesses

Asian Financial Crisis GDP went down by 6% South Korea Won was down by 33% Heavy debt, unregulated financial sectors and government policy of encouraging big businesses were among some of the causes of the crisis IMF bail-out with $60 billion Recovered in 2000

Current Problems Strained relations with North Korea Inflation Unequal distribution of income Global recession affecting exports Labor shortages Financial markets hit hard in 2008 o Stock prices fell by 40% o Won depreciated by 26% Government is taking steps to stimulate the economy ($11 trillion economy plan)

Korean Culture Hardest working people in the world Some pain and hurt from the split between North Korea and South Korea Love to sing Emphasize education of children from early age Male-dominated society, strict parenting

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