The Role of the Government in Science and Technology Education of Korea

Jung, H., & Mah, J. S. (2014). The Role of the Government in Science and Technology Education of Korea. Science, Technology and Society, 19(2), 199–227. DOI/10.1177/0971721814529877

29 Pages Posted: 14 Mar 2019

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Heyjie Jung

Arizona State University; Center for Science, Technology and Environmental Policy Studies; Ewha Womans University

Jai S. Mah

Dankook University - Faculty of Business and Economics

Date Written: February 7, 2019

Abstract

The government of Korea has made various efforts in science and technology (S&T) education. The current article explains the role of the government in S&T education system of Korea for the past half century. By classifying the S&T education at each level, this article reveals how S&T education was supported by the government and how it was altered to match industrial needs in each stage of economic development. It also draws policy implications for developing countries who seek industrialisation and development of technology-intensive industries through S&T education fostering human capital.

Keywords: Human Capital, Education, Science and Technology

Suggested Citation

Jung, Heyjie and Mah, Jai S., The Role of the Government in Science and Technology Education of Korea (February 7, 2019). Jung, H., & Mah, J. S. (2014). The Role of the Government in Science and Technology Education of Korea. Science, Technology and Society, 19(2), 199–227. DOI/10.1177/0971721814529877, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3330823

Heyjie Jung (Contact Author)

Arizona State University ( email )

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Center for Science, Technology and Environmental Policy Studies ( email )

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Ewha Womans University ( email )

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Seodaemun-gu
Seoul 120-750, Seoul Seoul 120
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Jai S. Mah

Dankook University - Faculty of Business and Economics

Seoul 140-714
Korea

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