Korea’s rapid economic growth and strong emphasis on education since 1962 help to explain these good results. The country’s emphasis on education and training boosted productivity and helped accelerate economic growth, turning the country into a high-tech and export-led economy
human development itself has undoubtedly benefited from the strong demand for education triggered by the growth of income. However, Korea's unprecedented growth of education indicates that the accomplishment in human development is not just an outcome of economic growth itself but, rather, can be attributed to special features of the Korean growth strategies that were pursued with both equity and outward-orientation.the Korean government, facing global competition in its outward orientation, has been actively involved in education and training of workers. they have encouraged the Korean people to invest more in accumulation of human capital.