It's always good to know what you're doing is making a difference. We were thrilled recently to receive this piece of feedback from Kate Wright and Adrian Cronin. They are directors of a UK company, Isle of English, with whom …
One of the most striking features of the South Korean economy is the hugely important role played by its large conglomerates, or ‘chaebol’ in Korean. The chaebol are led in size by Samsung – which has annual revenues larger than …
I came across a short online report recently by SERI (the Samsung Economic Research Institute, one of South Korea's most respected research centres). There are a few interesting predictions on economic growth here - and some pointers for British exporters …
Sometimes the metaphors just write themselves. Anyone who saw Japan and Korea battling it out in the semi-final of the Asia Cup will have recognised the real-life rivalry that exists between these two neighbours. 1-1 at full-time, 2-2 at extra …
What’s been happening in South Korea recently, and what does this mean for UK companies? Since the 1970s, South Korea has been involved in overseas heavy construction contracts, mainly in the Middle East. That tradition continues, but now in the …
I am Principal at the British International Kindergarten’s Seocho Campus. With two campuses in Seoul, the British International Kindergartens offer a unique and prestigious educational experience to international families and the internationally minded. Britain and the British style of education …
The differences in business culture between the UK and South Korea are well documented - are there similar differences in football? We went to the clash between arch North Asian rivals Korea and Japan to find out. Like most of …
If countries aren’t a member of the BRICs or CIVETS groups does this mean that they do not have growth potential for your business? Not necessarily - the acronyms, created by economists, indicate the potential for market growth based upon …
Chuseok is coming and Korea is preparing with eager anticipation. Chuseok is their harvest festival which is celebrated during a three day holiday. This year, it falls on 22nd September. It is a time when families get together and give …
Sometimes I get the feeling that South Korea isn’t even on the map for some UK organisations as a potential research partner, so it got me thinking why? What puts people off? Is it because the country is an unknown …
