New Paradigm of Human Resources Development

The purpose of this publication is to present an overview of the status of Korea’s human resources, and to investigate human resourceoriented national development strategies given the recognition for the importance of human resources in the new growth paradigm amid the rise of the knowledge-based economy. This book is composed of three parts, which are ‘Changes and Challenges’ (Part 1), ‘Overview of VET & HRD’ (Part 2) and ‘New Models in HRD’ (Part 3). The book first gives background to the increased emphasis on human resources, and reviews the main trends in human resources and policies in Korea. It then seeks to establish policy measures on the problems currently being faced in various domains of human resources. The book is also aimed at drawing the significance of human resources in the new growth paradigm, and at identifying the direction of human resources development strategy.KRIVET's newest publication 'New Paradigm of Human Resources Development', edited by KRIVET president Dr. Jang-Ho Kim, is a compilation of research undertaken by KRIVET. The publication is a research document aimed at providing a useful insight into various areas of HRD in Korea through critical examination of experiences and case studies.Foreword iii List of Tables and Figures xi About the Editor xv Contributors xvi Abbreviations and Acronyms xxi Introduction (by Jang-Ho Kim) 1 PART I CHANGES AND CHALLENGES Chapter 1 Socioeconomic Challenges in Human Resources Development / Ho-Young Oh Human Resources and Economic Growth 14 Supply Side of Human Resources 19 Demand Side of Human Resources 24 Changes in Occupational Structure 28 Mismatch between Human Resources Supply and Demand 31 Conclusion and Policy Implications 35 Chapter 2 HRD Policiesy and Strategiesy Sung-Joon Paik / Hyung-Mann Kim Concepts of Human Resources Development 40 Scope of National HRD Policies 43 The First National HRD Strategies 44 Systematic Implementation of National HRD Policies 50 Networking at the Regional Level 55 PART II OVERVIEW OF VET & HRD Chapter 3 Vocational Education for National Competitiveness / Jung-Pyo Lee, Tae-Hwa Jung Evolution of Vocational Education Policy 61 Overview of Vocational Education System 64 Major Issues in Vocational Education 73 Future of Vocational Education 76 Conclusion Remarks 78 Chapter 4 Structural Transformation for Demand-Oriented Vocational Training / Mee-Souk Kim, Taek-Soo Chung Overview of Vocational Training 79 Current Practices 82 Demand-Led Vocational Training 96 Chapter 5 Strategies for a Comprehensive Vocational Qualification System / Dong-Im Lee Major Historical Developments 100 Overview of Vocational Qualification System 101 Recent Developments in Vocational Qualification System 110 Future Challenges 115 Chapter 6 Career Guidance: Taking a Lifelong Career Development Perspective / Eon Lim, Mi-Sug Jin Need to Promote Lifelong Ccareer Ddevelopment 119 Career Guidance System 120 Support for Career Development of School Students 121 Career Guidance Service in Higher Education 125 Supports for Aadults' Ccareer Ddevelopment 127 Key Policy Issues 129 PART III NEW MODELS IN HRD Chapter 7 Promoting the Knowledge-based Economy through e-Learning / Hyun-Jeong Lee Comprehensive2. E Support System for ee-Learning 138 Infrastructure for 1. Eee-Learning 144 Furthering Education through e-Learning 147 2. ee-Learning for Workforce Development 149 III. ee-Learning Prospects 154 Chapter 8 Holistic and Strategic Approach to Learning Society / Jang-Ho Kim, Hong-Geun Chang The Foundations of a Holistic Learning Society 161 Transition to the Lifelong Learning Society 163 Building a National Framework for Lifelong Learning 169 Realizing a Holistic Learning Society: Strategies and Issues 173 Chapter 9 Partnership for HRD: a Long-Term Policy in Lifelong Learning Society / Ji-Sun hung, Hong-Geun Chang National HRD Partnership Framework and Key Issues at the Regional Level 180 Increasing Efforts to Strengthen of Ppartnerships 187forHRD F Future Pprospects and Role of of the HRD Ppartnership 196 References 203 Index 21