20-June-2018
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Korea’s transformation from one of the poorest countries in the world in the 1950s to a major industrial power and member of the OECD was exceptionally rapid, reflecting good policies, notably sound fiscal and monetary policy, high levels of investment in human and physical capital and an outward orientation that increased its share of world trade.
9-February-2018
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26-October-2017
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20-July-2017
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20-July-2017
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29-November-2016
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11-October-2016
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Labour market reforms are essential to promote social cohesion by removing obstacles to employment, particularly for women, youth and older persons.
11-October-2016
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Raising productivity requires addressing a wide range of policies that affect resource allocation, the creation and diffusion of technology, human capital and the creation and financing of start-ups.
18-September-2014
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Rising household debt has become a major policy concern in Korea. By the end of 2012, it had risen to 164% of disposable income, well above the OECD average of 133%.
18-September-2014
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One-half of Korea's population aged 65 and over lives in relative poverty, nearly four times higher than the OECD average of 13%. Elderly poverty is thus an urgent social problem.