Development of technology-intensive industries in Korea

Hyeon Ju Ahn, Jai S. Mah

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Abstract

This article evaluates the effect of research and development (R&D) promotion policies on the development of Korea's technology-intensive industries. Together with financial and taxation benefits, national R&D projects have played a crucial developmental role. The formation of a national R&D consortium by the government contributed to the transformation of the Korean semiconductor industry from an imitator to an innovator by facilitating technological catch-up. In the case of the mobile handset industry, the national R&D project played a key role in making Korea a technological leader. This article reveals that the role of the government was crucial in the development of such technology-intensive industries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)364-379
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Contemporary Asia
Volume37
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2007

Keywords

  • Development
  • Korea
  • R&D promotion
  • Role of the state
  • Technology

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