South Korean cost of living is about 2/3 of the cost in the USA, so wages are likely a bit cheaper [0]. I would guess that since, as the article says, the indus

South Korean cost of living is about 2/3 of the cost in the USA, so wages are likely a bit cheaper [0]. I would guess that since, as the article says, the industry has been centred there for 30 years, at this point they probably trump the US in expertise and experience. [0] http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Cost-of-living/Average-monthly-disposable-salary/After-tax http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Cost-of-livin...