Future of Korean ManagementJanuary 2026· Ayman El Tarabishy
The Human-Centered Entrepreneurship Index (HCE Index): Measuring Human Flourishing and Entrepreneurial Dynamism
This research introduces the Human-Centered Entrepreneurship Index, a novel metric designed to evaluate the dual relationship between individual human flourishing and macroeconomic entrepreneurial dynamism across various global economic environments and cultures. It brings together the Gallup World Poll (human flourishing) and the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (entrepreneurial dynamism) across 43 economies. The HCE Index was launched at the UN MSMEs Day Forum in the ECOSOC Chamber, with the Republic of Korea as lead sponsor.
View publication ↗Human-Centered EntrepreneurshipJanuary 2025· Ayman El Tarabishy, Ki-Chan Kim
Human-Centered Strategy in Mature Markets: The DGB Life Insurance Case
Using DGB Life Insurance as a case study, this paper investigates how mature-market firms implement human-centered strategies to foster organizational resilience and maintain a competitive advantage during periods of stagnation. DGB is a Korean financial group (Daegu Bank Group).
View publication ↗Korean Entrepreneurship & SMEsJune 2023· Ayman El Tarabishy, Joon Oh, Kyoo-Il Jo, KiChan Kim
Origin of Korean Entrepreneurship
South Korea is known for its highly developed economy, which has undergone significant growth and transformation over the past few decades. As a result, South Korea is now considered one of the world's most prosperous and dynamic economies, with a strong focus on innovation, technology, and exports. Research has attributed Korea's economic success to several factors: its government monetary policy, entrepreneurial business owners, a productive labor force, an education-oriented Confucian culture, and favorable international trade. This paper focuses on Korea's global emergence through a historical exploration of Confucian influence and the teachings of renowned Korean philosopher Nammyeong Jo Shik. Our article proposes that Jo Shik is the father of Korean entrepreneurship. Jinju City, where Jo Shik promulgated his most influential teachings, may be the birthplace of Korean entrepreneurship. This city is the home of the first-generation founders of Korea's leading global companies, such as Samsung, LG, GS, and Hyosung Corporation.
View publication ↗General / UnassignedMay 2021· Jungho Suh
OTA's Business Model and its Impact on the Travel Industry in South Korea
By Jungho Suh, Project Director, KMI. While COVID-19 devastated global travel demand, tourism leaders predicted international tourism would rebound by the end of 2021 — a consensus supported by management-consulting analysis. The study examines the OTA business model and its impact on the Korean travel industry.
U.S.-Korea Business & Economic RelationsNovember 2017
Concerted International Small Business Policy: Unified Agenda Needed for a Sustainable Global Economy
From the 8th Annual Global Entrepreneurship Research and Policy Conference at GW. World experts gathered for a dialogue centered on global entrepreneurship, arguing for a concerted, unified international small business policy agenda for a sustainable global economy.
Human-Centered EntrepreneurshipJanuary 2017· Ki-Chan Kim
Humane Entrepreneurship
ICSB President Dr. Ki-Chan Kim on why 'humane entrepreneurship' is crucial — the newly minted president of the International Council for Small Business makes the case for a human-centered approach to entrepreneurship.
View publication ↗Korean Entrepreneurship & SMEs
The Role of the SME in South Korea
Research examining the role and contribution of small and medium enterprises in the South Korean economy.
Korean Entrepreneurship & SMEs
Differences in SME-Large Enterprise Linkages in USA, Japan, Germany & South Korea
Comparative study of how small and medium enterprises link to large enterprises across the USA, Japan, Germany, and South Korea — including how Korean SMEs might break out of limited business linkages with chaebol firms through exports, joint ventures, and FDI.
Korean Entrepreneurship & SMEs
Inhibitions to SME Growth
Identification and analysis of the factors inhibiting the growth of small and medium enterprises.
Korean Entrepreneurship & SMEs
Advantages of Small & Medium-sized Enterprises in Developing Market Economies
Research on the advantages SMEs hold in developing market economies.
Human-Centered Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship and Creating Shared Value
Research on social entrepreneurship and the creation of shared value as drivers of competitive success.
