When General MacArthur has visted Korea right after 6.25 War, he said "For South Korea to recover, it will take at least 100 years to accomplish". The 50% of mines and factories were destroyed and the living condition was indescribable. However today, South Korea has become the country with 15th highest Nominal GDP, it is an incredible accomplishment. Since the devastation of 6.25, Korea has produced hardworking, skilled works who contributed in achieving an economic miracle in a single generation
The factor that developed Koreans to become the skilled and hardworking was the strong education system that was rooted deeply and not broken after the devastating war. Koreans put value in their education and make great amounts of personal and financial sacrifices to ensure that their children are afforded the best learning institutions (Hakwon). Other nations cannot even compare to Koreans how much they are driven to achieve high rank in academia and pressure their child to study(coming from my own personal experience as well)
Throughout the history of Korea, there was high emphasis on forming education systems, beginning from Taehak from Goguryo, Hwarang from Silla to Sunggyungwan and Kwageo from Koryo and Choson dynasty.
Although, there are many issues with the current education system such as forcing students to memorize, which leads to lack of efficiency and creativity and also forceful pressure to Korean young students to study in whatever circumstances do have practical and moral issues. However, the long history of dedication of Korean towards education has been planted deep inside Koreans mind and it was the one that is driving Korean to become one of the wealthiest nation.
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