韓國 製造企業의 多國籍化 Pattern에 대한 分析 및 展望

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to seek the patterns and direction of Multinationalization by Korean Manufacturing Firms. The theory on the pattern of Multinationalization of Firms used in this study is commonly referenced major study previoursly completed in this field. The patterns of Multinationalization of Korean Manufacturing Firms are determine by Statistical analysis of secondary data on direct investment of Korean Manufacturing Firms. A major feature of pattern of multinationalization by Korean Manufacturing Firms are as follows : First, Direct Foreign Investment of Korean Manufacturing Firms is concentrate in a specific regin, that is, Southeast Asia and North America. Second, Direct Foreign Investment of Korean Manufacturing Firms is concentrate in a specific industry, that is, the textiles and clothes industry are 46.3 percent of the total investment of Korean Manufacturing Firms. Third, most Multinational Firms in overseas are in great difficulties for operation on the sput. Fourth, motives for direct foreign invetment by Korean Manufacturing Firms are ; 1) to avoid import regulations by an advanced nation, 2) to expand markets by selling abroad, 3) to acquire foreign resources. Fifth, a scale of investment by Korean Manufacturing firms is mostly a small scale. Sixth, there is a difference in the time of overseas exponsion, Moreover, there is a difference in the time of overseas expansion by regional groups. In conclusion, Direct Foreign Investment of Korean Manufacturing Firms should be directed fundamantally towards ; 1) Smoothness of financial favors 2) Advancement in a backward country of labor-intensive industries 3) Advancement in an industrially advanced nation of a technology-intensive industry.