Third in a nine-part series on people and practice in international business. The Next Japan
Less than a generation ago, South
Korea's economy was in ruins, ravaged by poverty and war. Now the country has a dynamic and well-educated workforce and is beginningto pose a serious challenge to Japan, its former colonial ruler. South Korea's car, shipbuilding and electronics industries are all booming, and part of this success is due to the country's emphasis on education and training. David Lomax reports on Asia's latest "tiger" economy, talks to workaholic Chairman Kim, founder of the conglomerate Daewoo, and visits
Samsung and Hyundai to find out how they have built such impressive power bases and how they see their future.
Producer Brian Davies