This article examines, from a dynamic perspective, the general situation of the development of the South Korean direct investment in China since 1992 when the two countries established diplomatic relations. It probes into many characteristics of the South Korean direct invest mentin China: its late start yet rapid rise, the smaller average value of Korean project investments,the accelerated process of localization by large South Korean enterprises in China, the diversified industrial distribution, and the wide-ranging geographical layout. It analyses reasons for the rapid increase in South Korean investment in China: the use of China's lowpriced production factors, the South Korean enterprises direct entry into the Chinese market, and the stable investment environment with fewer labour disputes that China provides. This article finally also proves that South Korean enterprises have achieved satisfactory results from their direct investment in China.
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