남명 조식(南冥 曺植)의 경의사상과 대한민국 진주 K-기업가정신 원류에 관한 연구

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This study aims to establish an origin of Korean entrepreneurship (K-En- trepreneurship) based on prior research on Nammyeong Jo Shik’s philosophy of Gyeong and Ui (敬義思想) and practice orientation, and to identify its implications by comparing it with Western entrepreneurship. Unlike other Confucian scholars of the Joseon period, Nammyeong was a representative scholar who emphasized practical action. He can be regarded as a forerunner of Korea’s Silhak (Pragmatism). Nammyeong’s philosophy, rooted in human- centered practical ethics and the spirit of patriotism and compassion for the people, is recognized as an philosophical origin of K-Entrepreneurship especially in Jinju. His ideas have been inherited by the founders of major Korean global corporations such as Samsung, LG, GS, and Hyosung from Jinju. Unlike Western entrepreneurship, which emphasizes competition and profit maximization, Jinju K-Entrepreneurship values talent cultivation, national service through business, ethical management, and social contribution. These principles align with modern stakeholder capitalism and ESG management. In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, entrepreneurs must cultivate self-discipline and insight to establish a practical philosophy that creates social and environmental value, offering a sustainable direction for future enterprises.

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