The Origin of the Developmental State in South Korea

The Origin of the Developmental State in South Korea

  • Fri Apr 4 2014, 3:30 PM – 5 PM
  • Institute of Asian Research

Studies of South Korea’s economic development have focused on the role of a developmental state and credited Park Chung-hee for establishing such a state. The contrast between predatory Rhee regime and developmental Park regime has been unduly exaggerated.