An evolving pattern of Korean industrial technology linkage structure based on IT industry

Summary form only given as follows. The notion of knowledge-based economy highlights the strategic importance of inter-industrial knowledge flow. Among others, the crucial role of the information technology (IT) industry is emphasized. The pattern whereby technological knowledge is created, accumulated and disseminated through the interactive learning among industries can be portrayed as a network. Based on the network theory, this empirical study analyzes, from the dynamic perspective, inter-industrial technological knowledge structure of the Korean manufacturing sector during the reference period of early ´80s to mid ´90s. Overall, density of network tends to have been increasing over time, implying that the knowledge network becomes expanded and intensified. The role of the IT industry in the global network has also been increased but needs to be further strengthened in the future. The findings in turn render some important policy implications that should be addressed in developing technology policy