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This paper examines South Korea’s economic development, focusing on technological development and internal factors. South Korea is the only nation among those that gained independence after World War II to have simultaneously matured its economy and democracy. However, every country has its own unique characteristics, and these characteristics influence economic development. Since these characteristics vary from country to country, economic development inevitably differs as well. The characteristics of each of these countries are not a matter of superiority or inferiority, or of being good or bad. They are simply different. Korea is one of the countries in the world that has maintained a state-level political system for the longest period. Moreover, the dynasties throughout Korean history enjoyed longer durations compared to those of other nations. This signifies that Korea possessed extensive experience in statecraft throughout its history. Throughout its long history, various ethnic groups and peoples in Korea have fully merged into a single nation. Koreans consider themselves a homogeneous people and possess a distinct identity, language, and writing system. Throughout Korean history, scholars frequently formed the ruling class, and Confucianism exerted significant influence during the Joseon Dynasty, the final royal dynasty. In contrast, the class system has completely disappeared in Korea. Consequently, education has become the most powerful means of achieving social success. As a result, Korea boasts the highest university enrollment rate in the world and ranks first globally in the proportion of students studying in the United States relative to its population. South Korea’s economic development must be understood within the context of its unique history and specific circumstances. Furthermore, it needs to be creatively reinterpreted, modernized, and localized for other countries.

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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Korea’s Special Characteristics
2.1. Long History and Nation
2.2. Long-Accumulated Experience in National Governance
2.3. The Dominance of Scholars and Confucianism
2.4. Japan’s Colonial Rule over Korea and the Consciousness of Koreans
3. Factors that Influenced Korea’s Economic Development
3.1. Enthusiasm for Education and Manpower Training
3.2. Land Reform
3.3. System Rivalry between South and North Korea
4. Park Chung-hee
4.1. Historical Background
4.2. Economic Development and Political Legitimacy
4.3. Investment for Industrialization from a Long-Term Perspective
5. Economic Development
5.1. Before the Five-Year Economic Development Plan: From the Liberation in1945 to 1961
5.2. First Five-Year Economic Development Plan(1962~1966)
5.3. Second Five-Year Economic Development Plan(1967~1971)
5.4. Third Five-Year Economic Development Plan(1972~1976)
5.5. Fourth Five-Year Economic Development Plan(1977~1981)
5.6. Fifth Five-Year Economic and Social Development Plan(1982~1986)
5.7. Sixth Five-Year Economic and Social Development Plan(1987~1991)
5.8. Seventh Five-Year Economic and Social Development Plan(1992~1996)
6. Conclusions
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• Lim, Hyung Baek [ 임형백 | Professor, Department of International Development Cooperation, Sungkyul University ]

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• 간행물명

  한국지역개발학회지 [Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association]

• 간기

  연5회

• pISSN

  1225-9055

• 수록기간

  1989~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 322 DDC 330