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Korea is experiencing a slowdown in economic growth due to its aging population and a low birth rate. To boost economic growth, the country must attract greater Overseas Direct Investment (ODI). As China wields a substantial influence in the global economy, the Korean government has attempted to promote Chinese investment in the Korean market. However, Chinese ODI in Korea, as of 2014, stands at a mere USD 1.18 billion, a fraction of China’s total ODI of USD 116 billion in that year. Therefore, this paper aims to explore some measures to attract Chinese ODI through an analysis of China’s ODI cases, according to investment type. First, we examine the scenario of Chinese investment in the Korean market and Korea’s ODI promotion policies. For a better understanding of the style and characteristics of Chinese ODI, we categorize such ODI cases based on their investment objectives, and conduct a thorough case analysis. Moreover, this paper is significant at both the working level and the policy-making level, in that it suggests appropriate measures based on the analysis of what drives, or deters, Chinese ODI in Korea