How to prevent the 'K-economy' from becoming more K-shaped

Brian Ahn
Jun 3
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Dr. Kangkook Lee is Professor of College of Economics at Ritsumeikan University in Japan and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE

Nikkei Asia Op-ed by Dr. Kangkook Lee (June 1, 2026)

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