Substantial policy attention has been directed recently toward Korea’s middle class. There is general consensus that the socioeconomic group provides the foundation for social integration and economic growth. However, there is a lack of explanations and understanding of the process. This paper examines the impact of the rising income of the middle class and its size on socio-political and economic conditions.

Businesses in emerging economies are aggressively signing ambitious merger and acquisition deals to enhance their global standing and secure cutting-edge technologies in hopes of boosting growth. Korean companies are no exception to the strategy. This report looks at M&As signed by leading global companies in the past decade and suggests M&A strategies based on the type of agreement being pursued.