Internationalization of korean companies as multinational FDI networks

Abstract

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a form of business internationalization occurs inflexible, dynamic and accessible business networks. This chapter focuses on Korean companies and their internationalization process in order to respond to the way companies use multinational networks. The interactions of the semi-closed chaebol network of subsidiaries, subsidiaries and traditional suppliers followed the Japanese experience that allowed them to establish operations abroad together with the leading company. This chapter specifies the process of internationalization of Korean companies in the region through networks, sequential argumentative methodology is used to explain the reasons and the path followed by South Korean companies for their internationalization in the region. Some examples include the electronics and automotive industries.