Joint Ventures in Korea

Resolving Joint Venture Conflicts

By Tom Coyner

Korea Times

February 14, 2007

 

Abstract

Some suggestions followed by a 10 advices on how to avoid conflicts.

 

 

Making Joint Ventures Work

By Tom Coyner

Korea Times

Jan. 3, 2007

 

Abstract

Understanding the common causes and how to prevent conflict is essential to making joint ventures work in Korea.

 

 

Making Joint Ventures Work in Korea (Part I)

by Tom Coyner

Korea IT Times

June 2006

 

Abstract

First of a two-part review of the basic principles of successfully forming a JV with a Korean company in Korea, illustrated with real world examples.

 

 

Making Joint Ventures Work in Korea (Part II)

by Tom Coyner

Korea IT Times

August  2006

 

Abstract

Second of a two-part review of the basic principles of successfully forming a JV with a Korean company in Korea, including ten pieces of practical advice from an experienced joint venture foreign executive.

 

 

Selecting The Right Korean Partner

by Tom Coyner

Korea Times

July 4, 2006

 

Abstract

Many Korean companies are willing to partner for all of the wrong reasons. And this may be said for a like number of foreign firms.  However, there are some concrete ways to find the right Korean partner enterprise for your company.

 

 

Understanding is Half the Battle in Doing Business in Korea

Tom Coyner

Korea IT Times

May 2006 edition

 

Abstract

Foreigners are often puzzled as to why business in Korea can take as much time as it does or why there are delays caused by demands for additional information or why a negotiated price is still not finalized.  Part of the answer can be found in the plight of the one or more managers and executives whose career is on the line come each January.