Thoughts on Korean Business by Don Southerton

By Don Southerton, BCW Editor Of course I've been following the Samsung Apple IP court cases. It's a major news story both in US and South Korea. Samsung stock taking a huge hit, too. Regarding the trial, this was the Apple legal teams closing remark, "Instead of witnesses, they sent you lawyers." Seems Apple's lawyers presented a much better case vs. Samsung's legal team. When they go to appeal, Samsung needs to be more culturally savvy. I can help there :) I've coached and provided legal strategy in several high profile cases. Sister site Korea Legal.org has covered the cases for months.

By Don Southerton, BCW Editor Korea Facing represents both the title of the new book in progress, and the theme for our training and coaching programs.  The programs support those working for Korea based companies globally, Korean expat teams, and companies who work for and with Korean-based Groups.... Fill out form on the sidebar to receive weekly updates

By Don Southerton, Editor,  As an author I'm often challenged with "what to write about next?' My early books were academic papers that evolved into published works.  3 books were short historical novel. Chemulpo to Songdo IBD was a pictorial history that  tied into my work in Korea on the Songdo city and land development project, while recent writing have centered on my years with Hyundai and Kia Motors. Moreover, articles like the two for Forbes drew from my experiences w/ Songdo IBD, green Car development, and my move to the trendy Belmar District near Denver, CO. That said, I have a new work in progress. It's one I have pondered for years. It's a topic I know well... So to take from the  book I've titled Korea Facing here is an excerpt from the Foreword. The book differs from most on Korean business. Frankly, its audience is not those working or looking to be employed in South Korea, although they will benefit its content. The focus is instead f...

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