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Research Article

Promoting knowledge economy, human capital, and dual careers of athletes: a critical approach to the Global Sports Talent Development Project in South Korea

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Pages 607-624 | Received 08 Jun 2018, Accepted 03 May 2019, Published online: 03 Jun 2019

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