Analysis and Evaluation of Human Resource Development Policies in Korea: 1962～2002

Based upon surveys and analysis of human resource development policy in Korea over the last four decades, this study aims to: identify the characteristics of HRD policies by decade; evaluate major selected HRD policies in order to provide the basic groundwork necessary for the establishment of future HRD policy; comprehensively organize the changes of HRD policies in Korea. In order to achieve these aims, this study surveyed policy background and identified policy-making process. The study also conducted a drew up related literature, constructed a frame of reference, criteria for analysis and evaluation, and conducted interviews with relevant persons. This study defined the concept of HRD policy as ' the courses of action for the desirable policy objectives and programs that are made by authoritative government agencies to develop, allocate, utilize, and maintain or conserve human resources, such as knowledge, skills, creativity, value, attitude, belief, and health embodied in individuals that facilitate the enhancement of personal, social, and economic well-being.