Category: Korean Business News

  • Korea 101: Coaching, Consulting, and Training

    New for Fall 2023–Korea 101: Coaching, Consulting, and Training 6 Week Program A 6-week Virtual Korean Business Experience and Intensive. $495.00 includes study materials, a weekly virtual class, and Q&A. Enroll now and save your spot. Space limited. Classes begin the week of January 25, 2023. Enroll now and save your spot. Space limited Enroll…

  • Korea 101 The Book

    https://www.prweb.com/releases/korea-101-the-book—shares-an-in-depth-look-at-korean-business-301916654.html Korea 101: The Book– Shares an In-depth Look at Korean Business Don Southerton reflects on 20 years of insights and experiences from a Cultural Perspective. GOLDEN, Colo., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Korean global business advisor and strategist Don Southerton has released his latest publication, Korea 101: The Book—20 Years of Insights and Anecdotes. Southerton notes, “For over 20…

  • Back in the News: Korea 101

    We’re back in the News.

  • The TFT and Competitive Intelligence

    The TFT and Competitive Intelligence–Many companies use competitive intelligence (CI) to analyze opportunities before launching products or services. This is especially true for businesses entering a new market or starting a new venture. I can think of two examples, a supplier of traditional automotive parts venturing into the EV sector. Or, a local Food and…

  • South Korea’s Judicial Legal System

    South Korea’s Judicial Legal System has developed as a combination of Anglo-American and Continental laws.  It’s worth noting that while the United States and the United Kingdom have a Common Law legal system, South Korea’s legal system is based on Civil Law and Civil Codes, similar to many Western European countries like Germany. Misunderstanding can…

  • Balli Balli: Reader Feedback

    Balli Balli: Reader Feedback and Comments I received some great feedback in my last Korean business culture update on balli balli. I especially appreciate the comments from those with long careers in Korea and globally. I paraphrase three comments below… Missed my last post? Here is a link https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/balli-de-facto-korean-core-value-more-than-meets-eye-don-southerton/ Comments Point 1Pushing for progress too…

  • Balli balli: a De Facto Korean Core Value and More Than Meets the Eye

    By Don Southerton, May 6, 2023 Many of us are familiar with the Korean term balli balli. It translates as hurry-hurry. Actually, balli means hurry, but the word is always used in tandem, adding to the need to move fast.  I first recall hearing the word in a 1970s martial arts class; my Korean instructor commanded that we…

  • Government Energy Incentives—Funding and Tax Rebates Unwrapped

    As you know, I have deeply explored the Energy, Mobility, and Electrification government-related programs in the past weeks. I cover the details—subtle and apparent. U.S. Government Energy Incentives—Funding and Tax Rebates Unwrapped By Don Southerton May 4, 2023 In the past weeks, I have done a deep dive into Energy related incentive programs. Many are…

  • EVs, Sourcing, Inflation Reduction Act, Part 2

    EVs, Sourcing and the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 2 By Don Southerton  As a follow-up to my April 11, 2023 Newsletter, I am sharing those vehicles qualifying for the entire EV $7,500 credit and those for a partial rebate. I pointed out before the criteria would eliminate many (most) EVs from a rebate as they…

  • Earth Day- Earth Week- Earth Month 2023

    Earth Day- Earth Week- Earth Month 2023By Don Southerton Reflecting on Earth Day, my ties to Green and Sustainability have reached back in time more than a few years. In fact, it parallels my work with Korea. In the mid-2000s, I was an advisor to developing and building the Incheon, South Korea Songdo International Business…