The series “A Sourcebook” organizes and provides primary data sorted by subjects and areas on the understanding of and research into modern Korean society and culture in an attempt to meet academic interest on the foreign study of Korea in its rapid achievements of industrialization, democratization, and social change.

South Korea’s educational development has been often held up as one of the world’s most impressive success stories. Today South Korea is among the highest ranking countries in most comparative measures of education. Yet, at every stage of its development, South Korea’s educational policies were subjected to criticism and often contentious debate. This book will help clarify contributing to a better understanding of South Korea’s educational development.

Lee Gilsang

Gilsang Lee is Professor of Education at the Academy of Korean Studies.

Michael J. Seth is Professor of History at the James Madison University.