For Korea to continue to develop and grow its economy in the post-industrial era, it requires more advanced economic and social development strategies. These must be founded in the virtuous correlation between the ICT industry leading the transition to an advanced nation and key elements of economic and social development. This book attempts to explore cases related to the ICT industry in South Korea, analyze factors that have contributed to its successful and unsuccessful experiences, and carry out comparisons with those of other nations.

Preface

01 The Virtuous Cycle of the Korean ICT Industry and Economic and Social Systems (Joon-Shik Park)

The ICT Industry and Korea’s Economic and Social Development
Innovation in the ICT Industry and Climbing the Next Ladder of Success
Development and Advancement of the ICT Industry
Innovation Ecosystem and ICT Industry
Summary and Conclusion

02 Agents in the Diffusion of Social Content in Korea:Role of Users, Employees, and the Government (Kyung-Hee Kim and Juhyun Hong)

What is Social Content
Agents of Social Content Diffusion and Their Roles
Conclusion

03 News Innovation: Progress and Future Prospects (Sun Ho Jeong)

Digital News in South Korea: Brief History and Unique Characteristics
Lessons From the 2010s
For Journalism Innovation in the 2020s
Conclusion

04 The Korean Wave: Success Factors (Shin Dong Kim)

Contributing Factors
What is the Korean Wave to Koreans?
Another cultural imperialism or a successful counterculture to the American empire?
Future Prospects

05 South Korea’s ICT and Migrant Minorities’ Capabilities: Analysis of Foreign Brides’ Empowerment by Social Media (Dominique Nduhura, Shin Dong Kim and Nadine Mumporeze)

Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
Research Findings
Discussion of the Findings
Conclusion

Contributors