A critical view of the Korean business sector, with special reference to Argentina

Authors

  • María del Pilar Alvarez CONICET
  • Luciana Manfredi Universidad Icesi

Abstract

The goal of the present research is to analyze trade relations between South Korea and Argentina by comparing Korean medium-sized firms and multinationals which decide to invest in our country. We will pay special attention to social, cultural and political variables that limit or encourage the reinforcement of trade bonds aimed at better understanding changes required, from a Korean perspective, to consolidate sustainable relation in the long term.

Keywords:

trade relations, South Korea, Argentina, multinationals medium-sized firms

Author Biographies

María del Pilar Alvarez, CONICET

Politóloga, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Magíster en estudios asiáticos, Yonsei University, Corea del Sur. Doctora © en ciencias sociales, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Investigadora del CONICET.

Luciana Manfredi, Universidad Icesi

Politóloga, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Magíster en sdministración, Universidad Icesi, Colombia, master of management y master of science, Universidad de Tulane, Estados Unidos. Doctora © en management, Universidad de Tulane. Profesora asistente, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia.