Navigating the invisible web in South Korea: Self-initiated expatriates strategies and challenges in accessing informal networks
International Journal of Cross Cultural Management
Published online on January 13, 2026
Abstract
International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, Volume 26, Issue 1, Page 143-172, April 2026.
Informal networks are essential for professional and social integration in South Korea’s collectivist context, yet their exclusivity often creates significant barriers for self-initiated expatriates (SIEs). This study explores how SIEs navigate South ...
Informal networks are essential for professional and social integration in South Korea’s collectivist context, yet their exclusivity often creates significant barriers for self-initiated expatriates (SIEs). This study explores how SIEs navigate South ...