Kwon (Korean studies, Griffith U., Australia) addresses undergraduate students and above in international business as well as Western firms considering market entry into South Korea in this assessment of economy and business in South Korea. Chapter topics include: Korea's economic prospects; inter-Korea economic relations, politics, and state-business relations, foreign direct investment, business negotiation and ethics in Korea, the labor market and HR management, and international joint ventures in Korea. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)