South Korea and the Rise of Globalization
the deepening territorial embeddedness of Samsung-Tesco in South Korea," Journal of Economic Geography, vol. 13, no. 2 (2013), 327.] Second, globalization has led to new demand for Western goods. The hat stand reflects this change: the various hats and styles show new trends in dress over the years -- and even the stand itself is a reflection of demand for a product that is not organically Asian or Korean. While the stand itself was most likely there before globalization introduced demand for more Western items, it was more than likely offering something custom-made in Korea that appealed to traditional Korean tastes.… Continue Reading...
