Technical and vocational education and training in Korea

This publication provides an outline of the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) framework in Korea and covers its development, implementation and key policy issues. The information is presented in six sections. Section I - Country profile and socio-economic background: Profile of Korea; Economic development; The labour market. Section II - Technical and vocational education and training (TVET): Education system; Technical and vocational aspects of general education; Technical and vocational education; Vocational training; National technical qualification system (NTQS). Section III - Lifelong education: Institutionalization of lifelong education; Non-formal education; Air & correspondence education; Polytechnic university; Credit bank system; Self-study as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree. Section IV - TVET supporting systems: Administration of TVET; TVET research and development; TVET teacher training; School and industry partnership; International cooperation in TVET. Section V - Directory of key related institutions and professionals: National level TVET administrative offices; TVET RD Teacher training institutions; TVET related professional societies and associations; Offices and agencies for TVET international cooperation. Section VI - Recent reform in vocational education and training: Historical development in vocational education and training; The new vocational education system; Recent reform in vocational training.