■ Bibliographic Information
- Title: Korean Political Economy from a Comparative-Historical Perspective
- Year: 2026
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Singapore
- Series: Palgrave Series in Contemporary Korean Studies
- Editor: Hyeong-ki Kwon
- Affiliation: Department of Political Science, Seoul National University, Gwanak-gu, Korea (Republic of)
■ Overview
- Analyzes the development of Korea’s political economy from comparative and historical perspectives
- Explores the distinctive features of the Korean political-economic model in comparison with Western countries and other East Asian economies, particularly Japan and Taiwan
- Provides a multifaceted examination of Korea’s technological strategies, chaebol transformation, and evolving political, social, and economic systems
■ About this book
This edited volume examines the evolution of the Korean political economy from comparative and historical perspectives.
It investigates the significance of Korea’s political-economic development model within broader theoretical debates and compares its characteristics with those of Western economies and other East Asian countries, particularly Japan and Taiwan.
The book addresses both the contemporary performance and the historical development of the Korean political economy. It examines firm-level technology strategies, the transformation and adaptation of Korean chaebols, and the evolution of Korea’s political, social, and economic systems. Through these analyses, the volume offers thought-provoking insights into the distinctive features of Korean development and society.
■ About the Editor
- Hyeong-ki Kwon: Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Seoul National University and recipient of the 2025 Karl Deutsch Award from the International Political Science Association. His research focuses on diverse national economic regimes, including those of the United States, Germany, Japan, Ireland, and Korea.