A socio-technical analysis of software policy in Korea: Towards a central role for building ICT ecosystems

Hongbum Kim, Dong-Hee Shin and Daeho Lee

Telecommunications Policy, 2015, vol. 39, issue 11, 944-956

Abstract: Software has become a core component of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. While South Korea makes active software promotion efforts, the performances and outcomes of such attempts have not been remarkable. Applying a socio-technical system framework, in this study we address fundamental problems of the software industry and successive software policies that have been implemented in Korea. Based on in-depth analysis, we suggest implications for more effective and productive software policy. With the aim of spurring a strong shift in the software industry, culture, and society towards a central role for building the ICT ecosystem, we provide suggestions regarding the concept of a social platform, the importance of core technology, and key properties. Other countries can use this study as a reference as they promote their own software industries.

Keywords: Software policy; Socio-technical framework; Social platform; Core technology; South Korea; Software industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.telpol.2015.09.001

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