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'''Chaebol''' (''Jaebeol'') is a [[Korean language|Korean]] term used to describe the large family-controlled [[conglomerates]] in [[South Korea]].
Most chaebol date back since the post-[[Korean War]] period, when South Korea was growing financially. Most of them are multinational companies, having branches in countries such as [[Japan]] and the [[United States]]. There are many areas of business that the chaebol specialize in, including food, electronics and shipping.
==List of Chaebol==
*[[Hyundai]]
*[[Nong Shim]]
*[[Haitai]]
*[[LG]]
*[[Lotte]]
==See Also==
*[[Zaibatsu]]
*[[Keiretsu]]
[[Category: Korea]]
[[Category: Companies]]