Contributing Factors Which Make South Korea an Advanced Country

Question 18

Analyse what are the contributing factor which make South Korea an advanced country.

History of South Korea

Korea is a country that was colonized by the Japan during the World War II in 1945, this country officially free from Japan colonialism after their defeat in the war against United State of America. The result of this freedom, the beginning of the establishment of this country as a nation formally named South Korea by Syngman Rhee as the first president. However, this country had been seen very improbable to develop due to poverty, economic chaos after the colonized and the major crisis in the corner of the administration.

In 1950, during the reign of President Syngman Rhee of South Korea has used national security law as a rule. President also eliminates newspapers and jailing detractors to continue to lead. But as a result of corruption and economic impairment significantly from this the government makes the students riots and the president was forced to resign. This makes more chaos in the country. To prevent chaos continues, the military took over authority in 1961 the army was headed by general Park Chung Hee.

Caused by the military coup, the country was ruled use military law. The use of military law has been much oppressed people of this country. People conscripted and forced to always follow whatever ruling requirements. however, in 1963, elections have been introduced and general Park Chung Hee won 3 times in a row in 1963,1967,1971 and general have introduced a new constitution, which officially gave ruling obtains far more power. However, the ruling does not place in the hearts of the people and was assassinated in October 1979.

South Korea was once known as a poor underdeveloped nation has their place in a rapidly growing economy and progress. It is an economic miracle that has travelled the country despite it has been ruled by oppression. Military rule is regarded as a better the government than the government previously filled with corruption. Government has played a major role in solving economic problems. The first transformation of this nation is to build bridges and improve their education toward a better way. Korean government also empowers the Chaebol (large corporations) for the mastering industry in this nation and establish a long-term plan of 5 years to run the economy.

After death of General Park, generals Chun Doo-hwan took power through a military once again and back to introduce military law. This once again makes this nation chaos and demonstrations by the students Massive occurred. This led to General Chun had to use military force with detain all who oppose this ruling and kills massive against the forces who fought against. This makes people back to normal life to government like General Park that forced by the requirements of the government. However, as a result of this the government also makes South Korea successfully eradicate poverty on this nation and make them as rich nation. Success is enhanced by creating a name and get the attention of the world with provide the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, one of city in this country.

In the middle 1980, there were riots carried out by the students against the ruling and get help or support from the peasants to overthrow the government general Chun. But the general Chun takes drastic action to moved and call for elections as a way to solve this riots and demonstrations. This power shift has raised a new general, General Roh Tae-Woo as new president.

Through this new president, South Korea considered successful to be a democratic country that can compete with other major powers. This makes this country rich and has high standards of living. This country also have made their mark and gain international attention for its success So Yeon Yi as the first woman to travel into space and Park Geun Hye who became the first president in 2013, their proved successful and prosperous the country at this time.

To make South Korea as one of the advance nation, there are various factors that have been recognized and highlighted by the government of the country to remain competitive in world. Among these factors are:

South Korean development strategy

The main strategy has been successful the South Korea is emphasized of their education investment. Educational investment is a strategy that plays an important role in improving the country's economy to remain competitive. Investment education is to provide a quality workforce to assist in the development strategy. Development strategy designed to focus on the development of their products and increase the value of the product. In the 1960s, South Korea has taken drastic measures by introduce or promote the import and export industry. Among the earliest industries was emphasized is a light manufacturing industry, such as textiles and bicycles. In addition, in the agriculture industry also is best for the South Korea is capable to produce high quality rice and followed by their labour-intensive industries. South Korea is also seen as a commodity toward more sophisticated due to investments undertaken in their primary education and capital accumulation is very large. This country also gets technology earned through foreign licensing. It is the key to improving their production from time to time.

Since the success of small-scale industries are viewed increasingly successful, the South Korea replenish their efforts to increase their economic weight is through the industry. This is seen when the government made major changes in the chemical industry and shipbuilding. All policies are drafted to enhance their technological capabilities. Government take drastic action by improve access and quality in vocational or technical training. All this happened in the middle 1970.

While in the 1980s, the Korean take initiatives by liberalize trade in the market to ensure a more comfortable environment for traders in various sectors. This allows the trader to be more successful and become more advanced. Korea is also seen to be more courageous, and show their desire to succeed in becoming a developed nation by establishing a research and development program in 1990, research and development programs are seen to continue the development of the highest education and improve high-value manufacturing. The government has also encouraged the manufacturing-based natural and high-tech innovation. With the development of high education, the instances of skilled manpower which leads to a rise in domestic income and the appreciation of the significant currency reform sparked a revolution in the country's financial market. It still can be adjusting to country following the increase to the establishment of a modern infrastructure and can be accessed together.

with the passage of the financial crisis that traversed the country, the South Korea becoming increasingly aware and have the knowledge to transform the economy in order to remain strong despite beset by problems or crisis by continuing to improve the productivity and innovation. Science and technology is a priority in this country because it has a huge potential in the future.

Building an information infrastructure

Information infrastructure is an important aspect in making a success of South Korea towards the information society. This outcome should be following with collaborative effort between government and industry. The government has already put this information Infrastructure across the country irrespective of urban or rural areas. In the meantime, the industry must look for opportunities on concerns a government has provided the infrastructure and information technology as a great opportunity to move forward to help the economy. South Korea has already thought of this information infrastructure as a national interest in terms of information and social. As a sign of the transmission of this information infrastructure in Korea is 144 major cities and rural areas were provided with broadband network through optical fiber cable. This enables 66% of the population to use the Internet according to research Suh & Chen. This also proves that Korea has one of the highest broadband internet infrastructures in the world. However, with the rapid infrastructure, the Korean still do not want to expand the dissemination of information in the form of qualitative results such as increasing industry competitiveness or innovation entrepreneurs.

Harnessing the potential of science and technology

South Korea is seen initially backward country from the industrial side, which was a lot of adopted foreign technology and lack of natural resources to be applied in the industry. This coupled with Korean companies which far behind in terms of product quality, efficiency and branding to compete on the world stage at the time. However, Korea has which lot of manpower and could be applied in the industrial era. To enable successful industry in various sectors, governments have introduced initial plan broad-based economic development. Although, unable to prevent the use of foreign technology, the country is taking smart move, when combining the use of foreign technology and combining the technology that has been made in research and development have been extensively investigated from the commencement the resurrection of the country.

Research and development has been conducted from the perspective of science and technology in the past very successfully assist South Korea in the process of technological capabilities and economic growth is incredible. However this success did not come from the universities that have been provided by the government. The public research institutions that have assisted in the research. This institution has been driven by the government to be innovative and shaped by a comprehensive economic development strategy in each corner.

Education and economic development

Among other reasons that have contributed become South Korea as a developed country is education. Education is a key factor needed in a country's economic growth become rapid or backward. With successful of education that has been used, South Korea able to become a advanced nation. This approach has been applied in the beginning of 1960 through the beginning of the plans that have been implemented by the government. Korean government has been able to provide an education system that can provide need for skilled manpower to every corner of the industries carried out in the country. With rapid economic development, the government is taking drastic measures with balance the education system in line with the development era. In the educational viewpoint, government starting from the lowest level to the secondary level and the next to the highest level as the same in terms of development.

Citizens of South Korea also assisted in terms of education. With existence of a strong family structure where mutual respect and trust in the educational viewpoint that has been provided by the government increase more strength to the country. Government also emphasized to people that is a qualifying educational institution for them. in addition, the government took steps with provide education to implement basic democratic principles of emphasis towards the belief in the country. Moreover, the emphasis on political knowledge, patterns and political behaviour has also been incorporated into the education system in this country. This as a very smart move to allow citizens always believes in the government. Among other aspects that were used by the government is cultivating of noble values, fostering nationality and always committed to the development era. This makes the people of this country become loyal and willing to work hard in helping to raise the standard of living and the economy.

South Korea's education system to breaking them gradually, as the beginning of their formal education system, students are required to learn at primary school level in six years, then three years in secondary and high schools followed by 3 years. Lastly, four years at a college or university. Early education that implemented in the nation is provided free by government and mandatory for every citizen starts at age 6 years. This can be viewed, as has also been practicing by Malaysian education system. The education system can be seen to be successful at primary and secondary levels for providing equal education irrespective of gender or background corner.

The decision to have the highest quality education in the country of South Korea can be seen through some impressive results through regular international tests in mathematics and science, such as the OECD program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the trends in mathematics and science study (TIMSS), provides evidence of that quality of knowledge and skills to students aged 15 years. PISA in 2003, South Korea was ranked third followed by Hong Kong and Finland in mathematics and science. While, is ranked second in the TIMSS followed by Singapore.

This proves that South Korea has managed to give their citizens the best education and to show tangible results in the areas of math and science. This could also make them able to stand on par by any developed nation. Government is also constantly improving the education system by provide complete equipment in each school by the provision of internet access and enrolment in higher education. In addition, the government of South Korea take steps to employ competent initiatives for this teaching profession. With the added presence of a public college that is built to add to the quality of local teachers. This is of value to South Korea to continue to ensure that the education system in this country remains strong and stable.

South Korea introduce their products to the world

Since South Korea was flanked by two countries, namely China and Japan, their products do not get the hearts of world consumers. Western consumers are also see a product produced by the Asian country only come from the two countries. The confusion has drowned more quality producing countries such as country of South Korea. Some of the examples which can be seen are 60% of American thought carmaker BMW are coming from Italy because Italy is a country the world's top automobile manufacturer. However, the fact that actually is manufacturer from Germany. This has dropped another advantage that can be enjoyed by the producing countries of the tourism angle. Tourism is also seen to have a positive impact on the economy of a country.

Back to South Korea, it has been seen that the world still does not recognize this country. Therefore, this country take drastic action by provide various stages of international design awards to introduce their products. Besides, South Korea always does exhibitions and invests in high value to introduce their products to the world. South Korea has resulted in companies who won a lot, especially in the field of automobiles and technology. as an example of a successful manufacturer in South Korea is a manufacturer electronic products such as Samsung and LG. Samsung has been very popular these days in the eyes of the world as a high quality manufacturer of mobile phones at affordable price. The company also has received numerous international design awards. In addition, the company is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile phones, followed by apple producers from the United States of America. This can be viewed as one of the best production issued by the country of South Korea after doing research and development on technology that began at the start of these country reforms, which began in 1960.

Geography of South Korea

Moreover, from the introduction of the product, the application of the educational system, increase investment and infrastructure. South Korea are also get a spot although is flanked by two major powers, China and Japan. Located in the continent Asia, South Korea enables wide open access in the region. By stay in the region, it also shows that South Korea is in the best track and gets a lot of help from the countries of Asia. This could help them to expand their own companies and strengthen the economy.

Due to lack the requisite development between the major powers of Asia such as China, Japan and India to lead Asia, South Korea has taken great move by accelerate the development and diplomatic relations involving the major powers of Asia. This can be viewed due South Korea successfully grow the economy and open up their company in India, China and other countries. Good relations with China regarded as a privilege for the country to remain competitive in Asia and world.

Conclusion

In conclusion, South Korea seen this proves impossible to succeed in the eyes of the world that they are able to compete and become a developed nation. However before they were in the position today, the country has taken some drastic measures wisely and to develop and improve their economy. Various obstacles that have happened in this country have a very large impact. With start as a poor country after the Japan colonialism, this country embarked on the transformation of administrative chaos at first place and then turns around and achieves progress impossible with era of rapid development. This country is also successful in the investment in science and technology-related research. In addition, education is also one of the main factors that contributed much to the development of this country. Applications of values that are in the nation's education system is also very encouraging despite a slight crisis resulting from the locality are limited to one institution. This country can still find a solution to the problem.

Furthermore, the design of which has become one of the best practical implementation has been done by the government on the development of innovation. Plus there is a rapidly growing information infrastructure to make this country better from time to time in terms of economic, social and cultural. Resulting design are also apply to the country's culture was introduced in the world increase opportunities for this country forward. This country can progress with a very good position even though surrounded by great powers in Asia. South Korea well has a strategy that cannot be done by other countries. They use every problem and solve it in the best way. For example, with strengthen diplomatic relations with other countries. Since these factors, South Korea has become one of the major powers in Asia and the world with achieve many awards and has a reputable manufacturer companies such as Hyundai, Samsung and LG. This proves nothing is impossible, even the poorest countries in the world allow them to succeed in the future.

Reference

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P. N. Pillay (2010), Linking Higher Education and Economic Development

Kallie Szczepanski (2009) South Korea | Facts and History http://asianhistory.about.com/od/southkorea/p/South-Korea-Facts-And-History.htm