Korea

Promoting social cohesion in Korea

Korea faces the challenge of reversing rising inequality while sustaining robust economic growth.

한국의 성장과 사회통합을 위한 틀 (Framework)

Korea : A framework for growth and social cohesion

This report was prepared to help Korea identify and address main social policy challenges. It suggests specific policy options and a strategy to “go social”, based on the practices and reforms that have worked well in other countries.

Boosting productivity in Korea’s service sector

Increasing productivity growth in the service sector, which accounts for 67% of employment and 58% of value added in Korea, is essential to sustain high potential growth.

Sustaining growth in Korea by reforming the labour market and improving the education system

The age of retirement of employees should be raised by eliminating mandatory retirement and phasing out the retirement allowance. Active labour market policies should focus on policies to expand human capital rather than wage subsidies.

OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance: Korea

This site contains a list of key references on Korea. The documentary database includes documents on partnership and local governance that have been published by governments, universities and other organisations.