Determinants of FDI Inflow in Regional Port with Resource-Based View and Institutional Theory: A Case of Pohang-Yeongil Port

Given that FDI inflows can serve to encourage economic growth in host countries, FDI has been a popular research theme in academic and practical territories. This study provides important theoretical implications to the literature on global supply chain management in port hinterlands. In specific, FDI inflow in Pohang-Yeongil port hinterland is closely examined. This study shows how the government supporting policy can be effective to FDI inflow in Pohang-Yeongil port hinterland with regard to the institutional theory. The resource-based view is used to justify FTZ, industry cluster, and ICT infrastructures as major determinants to attract MNEs' FDI. Reviewing the theoretical implications assists in understanding how Pohang-Yeongil port can attract MNEs' FDI in the hinterland.