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The switchover to digital broadcasting in Korea

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  • Shin, Dong-Hee
  • Song, Hae-Ryong

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This study investigates the development of Korean digital TV transition by tracing the interaction between social and technological entities from various perspectives at different developmental stages. A socio-technical analysis examines the dynamic interactions among the stakeholders in the switchover to digital broadcasting, showing how the various actions taken by leading stakeholders affect diverse groups of stakeholders. The overall findings show that Korean digital TV transition is the outcome of a proactive strategy by industry stakeholders and the Korean government's top–down policy of supporting such a transition. It is argued that the policy of a top–down transition, which overlooks coordination among stakeholders, harms consumers and hinders effective and sustainable development. The case of Korea has implications for other countries that are pursuing digital transition strategies.

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  • Shin, Dong-Hee & Song, Hae-Ryong, 2012. "The switchover to digital broadcasting in Korea," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 79(8), pages 1447-1461.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:tefoso:v:79:y:2012:i:8:p:1447-1461
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2012.04.017
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    1. Chang, Suk-Gwon, 2015. "A structured scenario approach to multi-screen ecosystem forecasting in Korean communications market," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 94(C), pages 1-20.

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