Description
The Korean Story
discusses the socio-political and historical context that has shaped the economic growth of South Korea. It probes into how
South Korea,
post the Second World War, was able to
transform its economy within three decades
to emerge as a
leading innovation and technology center
in the 21st century.
It highlights South Korea’s current status in terms of
human development indicators
and the SDGs and offers insights on how
other countries
can
achieve similar growth stories
with structured reform and policy measures.
The course features modules from
leading Korean experts
in economics, politics, education, health, gender empowerment, rural development, and transportation. The eminent thought-leader in economics and sustainable development,
Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs
, presents the introductory module about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on the Korean experience of setting goals and targets to achieve them.
The Korean Story: Secrets of an Economic Miracle
was developed and
produced by the KDI School of Public Policy and Management
, in partnership with the SDG Academy.
