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Explore why Korean social policy has diverged from other East Asian nations in this comprehensive study by Gyu-Jin Hwang. Whilst Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore prioritised economic development, Korea pursued extensive welfare reform and expanded social provision despite economic challenges. This Routledge publication examines the Korean welfare state through institutional analysis, tracing how interests, ideas and institutions shaped distinctive policy outcomes. A vital resource for researchers studying East Asian industrial growth, comparative welfare systems and public management of social risks, offering insights into how nations balance economic priorities with social protection.

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Routledge academic text analysing the development of Korea's welfare state through institutional and comparative perspectives.

Examines how Korean social policy diverged from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore despite shared East Asian economic contexts.

Explores the role of interests, ideas and institutions in shaping welfare reform and social provision expansion.

Provides case study insights for scholars researching East Asian industrial growth and public social risk management.

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28 April 2006
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