The aim of this paper is to explain the divergent developmental outcomes between South Korea, Taiwan, and South Vietnam …. Whilst US aid has correctly been cited as key factor in explaining the rapid post-war development of South Korea and Taiwan … historical and geopolitical factors explain the greater political stability and absorptive capacity of South Korea and Taiwan. In …

the past decade. Likewise, Korea now gives greater priority to Aid for Trade in its development assistance program … cooperation between Korea and Laos. Korea possesses abundant experience in the above-mentioned areas since it utilized them to … encourage trade activities during its development stage during the 1970’s and the ’80s. By reflecting on Korea’s own development …