Tag: Korea expert
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Miri Miri: The Better Approach
Miri Miri: The Better Approach By Don Southerton, May 14, 2023 In my last article, I suggested that balli balli (fast fast) can also perpetuate a culture of waiting until the last minute. Moving fast, too, can often be a concern–conflicting with careful, meticulous study and planning before implementation. However, in other cases, a well-taken argument in favor of balli…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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I Have a Korea Question, or Two
I have a Korea question for you. A hot topic recently has been…1) What exciting brands would Korea be interested in…In the past, this has ranged from COSTCO, IKEA, and more recently, trendy Shake Shack and Blue Bottle Coffee (Long time success, Starbucks, did a very soft start initially)… BTW one, I often get requested…