Abstract

In order to solve various economic and social problems, South Korea (Republic of Korea) has continuously promoted lifelong education. Although South Korea has achieved various developments in the field of lifelong education, it is necessary to adapt in order to properly cope with the social and economic changes of the future. The purpose of this chapter is to understand the current status and problems of lifelong education in South Korea and to suggest the necessary directions for responding to changes in the future. First, this chapter examines participation rate in Lifelong Education of South Koreans, the Lifelong Education Act and administrative systems for lifelong education, key policies related lifelong education. Second, this chapter suggests to guarantee practical learning rights for all people, to create lifelong education–employment–welfare virtuous cycle, and to respond to demographic changes for future directions of lifelong education in South Korea.

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