Daewoo seeks to revive glory in Uzbekistan

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Daewoo International plans to supply auto parts to GM Uzbekistan, the car manufacturing company owned by the GM and the Uzbekistan government. In 2005, state-owned Uzavtoprom took over 100 per cent of shares from Daewoo Motors and in 2007 signed a joint venture agreement with GM. Daewoo International is also stepping up energy projects in Uzbekistan, which has substantial deposits of gas, oil, uranium and other resources. This year, Daewoo International plans to set up a company to explore gas in the northwest region in Uzbekistan for the next five years. With a population of 27 million, Uzbekistan is a market with huge potential for growth. The country's economy has expanded by an average of 7 percent over the past five years. The country also serves as the bridgehead for companies to enter Russia and Central Asian nations.

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Uzbekistan is placed the center of Central Asia- Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan and it has rich resources. So, they can be the base of industries of Central Asia.
To thrive in Uzbekistan, Daewoo International has to Uzbekistanize. First, it has to master all aspects of Islam- praying five times a day for Mecca, Ramadan and relieving the poor with a quarter of their income.
Second, it needs to contribute to society. Uzbekistan, a developing country will be satisfied with setting up its plant in the town, but donation, founding public institutions-school, nursery school-will raise labor productivity and customer loyalty.
Third, use Han-liu(Korean wave). In Uzbekistan, Korean drama hits. Daewoo International need to ride the wave as well, making inroads into markets. Using Korean drama, actors, Mi-Su-Da(Talk show of KBS) and singers, etc.

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Author: Jin Hyun-joo
Title: Daewoo seeks to revive glory in Uzbekistan May 27. 2008
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