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The Korean Story: Secrets of an Economic Miracle
MOOCProject description
In this course you will learn from the Korean development story. The Korean Story discusses the socio-political and historical context that has shaped the economic growth of South Korea. It probes into how South Korea, post the Second World War, was able to transform its economy within three decades to emerge as a leading innovation and technology center in the 21st century.
Project aims
It highlights South Korea�s current status in terms of human development indicators and the SDGs and offers insights on how other countries can achieve similar growth stories with structured reform and policy measures.
Project outcome
Learn about - How South Korea achieved spectacular economic growth within three decades (1962-1992) of the Korean War (1950-53) - What lessons may be leveraged from the Korean experience of achieving the SDGs - Why and how human capital development, especially in early education, health and gender reform matter - Korea's rich socio-political history, culture, the Saemaul Movement, and more
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