Transition of Latecomer Firms from Technology Users to Technology Generators: Korean Semiconductor Firms

In this paper we investigate the evolution of technological capabilities of Korean semiconductor firms. First, we focus on the notion of rate and direction of technological building based upon technological using and generating capabilities. The rate was measured by development time gap and technolo...

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Published in:World development 2000-05, Vol.28 (5), p.969-982
Main Authors: Choung, Jae-Yong, Hwang, Hye-Ran, Choi, Jin-Ho, Rim, Myung-Hwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Content analysis
Development economics
Electronics industry
Enterprises
Innovation
Innovations
Korea
latecomer
New technology
Product development
semiconductor firms
Semiconductors
Studies
Technological change
Technology
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Summary:In this paper we investigate the evolution of technological capabilities of Korean semiconductor firms. First, we focus on the notion of rate and direction of technological building based upon technological using and generating capabilities. The rate was measured by development time gap and technological activities, such as patenting and number of publications. In the second part we identify three aspects of directions of the technological building process using patent content analysis, specific technological characteristics of semiconductor technologies and product portfolios. We argue that Korean semiconductor firms have deepened their technological capabilities and the measurement of this process is a key contribution of this paper.
ISSN:0305-750X
1873-5991
DOI:10.1016/S0305-750X(99)00161-8