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Approaching the 21st Century: Perspectives on Korean Industrial Relations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2023

Seoghun Woo
Seoghun Woo*
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
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Abstract

This paper argues that the future direction for the development of Korean industrial relations will evolve through direct interaction between employers and trade unions (either conflictual or cooperative). The government is likely to play a less interventionist role in industrial relations, compared with the past, and to adopt the role of mediator between unions and employers. Characteristics of Korean industrial relations during the pre- 1987 period is firstly examined; four major factors are used to explain the industrial relations practice during this time. Changes after 1987 are also considered. Special consideration is given to interaction between the environment and the three major industrial relations participants, and the interactions between them. Both macro and micro aspects of industrial relations are examined. The special Presidential Address (26/04/1996), known as New Conception of Industrial Relations, is also analysed in terms of its implications for future industrial relations issues in Korea.

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Research Article
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The Economic and Labour Relations Review , Volume 8 , Issue 1 , June 1997 , pp. 22 - 43
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s) 1997

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