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How a latecomer succeeded in a complex product system industry: three case studies in the Korean telecommunication systems

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Catching up with the pioneers in Complex Product and System (CoPS) is not easy because CoPS is very different from the mass-produced goods in which latecomers have specialized. Despite being a latecomer, Korea has succeeded in CoPS, particularly in the telecommunication systems industry. This study examines Korea's success using three examples of highly sophisticated cutting-edge systems: Time Division Exchange, Code Division Multiple Access, and Wireless broadband. This study points out several important implications. First, institutions and political will played a very important role in all three cases. Second, acquisition or utilization of major capabilities transitioned into spontaneous participation, global networking, standardization of activities and policies, and emphasis on in-house research and development. Third, collaboration with an international standardization work group was a key to Korea's rise as a global telecommunications leader. Finally, large Korean firms played a critical role in catching up with telecommunication system industry leaders. Copyright 2013 The Author 2012. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Associazione ICC. All rights reserved., Oxford University Press.

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  • Tae-Young Park, 2013. "How a latecomer succeeded in a complex product system industry: three case studies in the Korean telecommunication systems," Industrial and Corporate Change, Oxford University Press and the Associazione ICC, vol. 22(2), pages 363-396, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:indcch:v:22:y:2013:i:2:p:363-396
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    1. Hansen, Ulrich Elmer & Lema, Rasmus, 2019. "The co-evolution of learning mechanisms and technological capabilities: Lessons from energy technologies in emerging economies," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 140(C), pages 241-257.
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    4. Rosiello, Alessandro & Maleki, Ali, 2021. "A dynamic multi-sector analysis of technological catch-up: The impact of technology cycle times, knowledge base complexity and variety," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 50(3).

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