Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Week 6 - Wednesday (News Assignment)



            Korea aim to develop infrastructure projects around the world. South Korea is known as one of Four Asian Tigers, whose exceptionally high growth rates and fast industrialization between 1960s and 1990s developed the nations into advanced and high-income countries. With "rapid growth largely took place in line with strategic infrastructure development" Korea is inspiring other developing countries worldwide.
            Korea is excellent in new town development, water management and traffic administration. Korean infrastructure builders are recognized widely especially for their construction speed; their skills also combine advanced information technology with the facilities of the newly built cities. Through the implementation of the four-river restoration project, which helped prevent floods and droughts, Korea proved itself in excellence in water management. Finally, Korea's skills in transport infrastructure can be looked at with high-speed railways and international airports that have long been recognized as model examples for their efficiency. With such high level of skills comes extra demand. Increase in demand will lead to increase in Korea's income level and eventually its GDP.
            More so than other systems, Infrastructure needs the government’s active assistance and leadership. Good news is that the ministry’s target for overseas construction deals this year is $70 billion, almost five billion increase from the original $64.9 billion. With such high goal, continued development and promotion of Korea infrastructure is crucial.


Bibliography:
"Korea to Export Infrastructure Development Know-how-The Korea Herald." Korea to Export Infrastructure Development Know-how-The Korea Herald. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2013.

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