Seong-jin Choi, Hanyang University

Khan-Pyo Lee, Sogang University

Chris Rowley, University of Oxford

The global business environment is undergoing a major transition where geopolitical considerations and economic security now shape corporate strategy alongside market factors. South Korea and China represent critical contexts for studying how businesses respond to institutional uncertainty, particularly in strategic sectors like semiconductors and EV batteries. This special issue examines how firms in these countries manage their strategic responses amid shifting state policies, regulatory changes, and rising protectionism that demand significant organizational adaptation.

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Potential topics

• How firms in South Korea and China navigate institutional uncertainties created by geopolitical tensions and shifting industrial policies
• Evolution of political engagement and non-market strategies in response to macro-political environments and state-firm relations
• Strategic change and corporate decision-making in response to institutional instability and regulatory tightening
• Impact of rising nationalism and geopolitical rivalry on international human resource management practices
• Resource reconfiguration and organizational responses to techno-nationalism and protectionism in strategic industries such as semiconductors, EV batteries, and AI
• Universal non-market strategy frameworks derived from Korean and Chinese business experiences applicable to Asia-Pacific and global contexts

Timeline

• June 15, 2026: Extended abstracts or draft manuscripts submission window for workshop consideration
• July 1, 2026: Guest editors' workshop (venue and format to be announced)
• November 25, 2026: Full manuscript submission deadline