Economic Globalization, Politics, and Administration in Korea: In Search of Possible Solutions to Lingering Problems

The article addresses a critical examination of lingering problems of economic globalization, politics, and public administration in Korea. The underlying assumption is that without effective governance of society and public administration, the continuous success in economic and social development may not be sustained. To cope with domestic and international challenges, policymakers and public administrators play a vital role in transforming society and public problem solving by collaborating with multiple publics, civic organizations, government institutions, and business organizations. The article offers suggestions for how politics and administration may be improved and also stresses the need for critical pragmatism as a new conceptual frame for understanding political and administrative action.