... and everywhere else in the country as having seriously adverse effects on both national economic and industrial competitiveness and regional development. Research has shown that this gap hinders regional economic ... to now, the Korean government's digital transformation (DX) policies have focused on supporting the development of digital technology and leveraging digital technologies to increase efficiency and productivity. In ...

... by providing various forms of assistance, including tax benefits, financing, and support for research and development (R&D). This law was amended once in 2019 prior to becoming permanent in 2024. Both amendments expanded the scope and term of eligibility and made various reforms to related institutions. In 2019, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies were beginning to fuel rapid change in markets, but regional industries in ...

... have tumbled, the growth of the South Korean economy has slowed. This has led many to argue that the development of the service sector is necessary to address some of the structural problems of the economy, and the ... in the service sector in response. The service industry is increasingly not only a major target of industrial policy but also a popular subject of policy research. This stems from the relative ambiguity and complexity ...