September 16
Professor Joon-Kyung Kim
- Professor, KDI School
- President, Korea Development Institute (KDI)
- Secretary to the President in Financial Policy
- Consultant at the World Bank
- Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech
Overview of Korea’s Broad-based Economic Development
This presentation will discuss how Korea was able to achieve rapid sustained growth with highly equal income distributions during the economic take-off period, focusing on 1) land reform and high literacy rate (initial pre-conditions), 2) outward-looking development strategy, 3) tax administration reform and anti-corruption, 4) heavy and chemical industrial (HCI) policy and 5) addressing rural-urban disparity.
September 23
Professor Seunghee Han
- Professor, Hankyong National University
- President and CEO, Korea Money Brokerage Corp
- Deputy Minister, Presidential Committee on Regional Development
- Minister, Korea’s Permanent Delegation Office to the OECD
- Secretary to the President for Economic Affairs
- Director General for the Economic Information Bureau of the Ministry of Finance and Economy
Korea's Economic Development Planning and Implementation
This presentation will focus on discussing Korea’s systematic formulation of economic development plan and its effective implementation, which is considered to be one of the main propelling forces which enabled the Korean economy to take off and to transform itself into a self-reliant one in the modern era.
September 30
Professor Joon-Kyung Kim
- Professor, KDI School
- President, Korea Development Institute (KDI)
- Secretary to the President in Financial Policy
- Consultant at the World Bank
- Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech
Korea’s Industrial Policy
This presentation will discuss about the Korean experience of compressed industrialization from agriculture-based to heavy and chemical-based. It highlights that the government support for industrial development was strictly linked to the “performance” (e.g. export volume) of private entrepreneurs through relentless monitoring and evaluation.
October 7
Professor Ju-Ho Lee
- Professor, KDI School
- Commissioner, International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity
- Former Minister of Education, Science and Technology (2010-2013)
- Former Member of National Assembly (2004-2008)
Korea's Education Policy for Human Resource Development
· This presentation will discuss how Korea had been successfully accumulated human capital, contributing enormously to economic development and democratization.
· While sharing his experience as a policymaker and lawmaker as well as a scholar in addressing major challenges in Korea’s education, Professor Lee will also stress the need for global actions in order to achieve the inclusive, equitable and quality education for all.
· While sharing his experience as a policymaker and lawmaker as well as a scholar in addressing major challenges in Korea’s education, Professor Lee will also stress the need for global actions in order to achieve the inclusive, equitable and quality education for all.
October 14
Dr. Youngrak Choi
- Senior Research Fellow Emeritus, STEPI
- Advisor, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ethiopia
- Professor, Graduate School of Management of Technology, Korea University
- Chairman, Korea Research Council of Public S & T
- Member, Presidential Commission on Policy Planning
- Member, Presidential Advisory Council for S & T
- President, Science & Technology Policy Institute (STEPI)
Key Factors of Korea’s Science and Technology Development
This presentation will explore how Korea has been successful in rapid catching- up of science and technology with global leading countries, focusing on 1) evolutionary processes of Korean science and technology, 2) key features of Korea’s science and technology development, 3) major technological innovation, 4) key science and technology policy instruments, and 4) some policy recommendations
October 21
Ambassador Whan-bok Cho
- Chair Professor, Yeungnam University
- Ambassador to Mexico
- Consul General in Hong Kong
- Commissioner of International Cooperation, Korea Saemaul Undong Center
Korea’s Rural Development Policy : Saemaul Undong
· Saemaul Undong (SMU), known as New Village Movement, is a self-help community movement to modernize underdeveloped rural area. It is regarded as a driving force behind Korea’s national development
· The presentation will explain various important aspects of SMU such as background, development process, major tasks, implementation entities, achievements and success factors together with policy implication for developing countries.
· The presentation will explain various important aspects of SMU such as background, development process, major tasks, implementation entities, achievements and success factors together with policy implication for developing countries.
October 28
Mr. Kihak Sung
- Chairman/CEO, Youngone Corporation
- Member of International Advisory Council, Brookings Institution
- Chairman, Korea Federation of Textile Industries
- President, International Textile Manufacturer’s Federation
A Korean Businessman’s Story
Founded in 1974, Youngone Corporation is a pioneer and leading global manufacturer of outdoor/athletic outfits. He will talk about his personal experiences of doing business in Korea and abroad with special focus on taking risks and seizing opportunities. He will also share his own perspective on the future of textile industry.
November 4
Professor Kyung Joon Lee
- Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University
- President, Korea Forestry Society
- President, Korea Forest Policy Research Association
- Chairman, Committee on UNESCO Memory of the World Register for Korea Reforestation Records
- Vice President, Korea Poplar Commission
- Member of Cultural Heritage Committee, Cultural Heritage Administration, Korea
A Korean Businessman’s Story
Founded in 1974, Youngone Corporation is a pioneer and leading global manufacturer of outdoor/athletic outfits. He will talk about his personal experiences of doing business in Korea and abroad with special focus on taking risks and seizing opportunities. He will also share his own perspective on the future of textile industry.
November 11
Professor Okyu Kwon
- Professor, KAIST Graduate School of Finance
- Chairman, Hyundai Motor Foundation
- Former Deputy Prime Minster & Minister of Finance and Economy
- Chief of Staff for National Policy, Office of President
- Senior Secretary to President for Economic Affairs
- Ambassador to OECD
- ED, IMF Board of Directors
Korea’s Experiences to Overcome Foreign Exchange Crisis 1997
This presentation will discuss how Korea was able to overcome unprecedented foreign exchange crisis of 1997 in a midst of Asian financial crisis. Details of thorough reforms in corporate & financial sector restructuring will be introduced. Lessons for other developing countries will be drawn.
November 18
Dr. Youngsun Koh
- Executive Director, Center for International Development, KDI
- Vice Minister, Ministry of Employment and Labor
- Vice Minister, Office of Government Policy Coordination
- Chief Economist, KDI
Korea’s Social Policy
Korea could combine a remarkable economic growth with a relatively equal income distribution. The government focused more on providing basic services such as education, training, public health, or water supply and less on cash handouts. In service provision, the government relied heavily on private-sector providers. These characteristics distinguish Korea from other countries in its approach to social policy.
November 25
Professor Joon-Kyung Kim
- Professor, KDI School
- President, Korea Development Institute (KDI)
- Secretary to the President in Financial Policy
- Consultant at the World Bank
- Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech
New Challenges for Korean Economy in the 21st Century
This presentation will discuss about the Korea’s challenges of a decreasing trend of productivity growth combined with worsening income distribution amid aging population. To ensure sustainable and inclusive growth, we propose a simultaneous big push for greater economic freedom – through structural reforms to reduce labor market rigidities and regulations – and stronger social protections.
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