How South Korea Transformed: Education, Human Capital and the Road from Poverty to Prosperity
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How South Korea Transformed: Education, Human Capital and the Road from Poverty to Prosperity

How South Korea Transformed: Education, Human Capital and the Road from Poverty to Prosperity Peck Cho. How did South Korea go from war, poverty, and an illiteracy rate close to 80% to becoming one of the world’s leading economies? At the event Investing in Unlocking Human Capital as the Engine for Growth in Suriname, Professor Peck Cho, distinguished scholar, former advisor to Korea’s Ministry of Education, and internationally recognized keynote speaker, shares the key decisions that helped transform Korea through sustained investment in education and human capital. From expanding foundational learning to investing in science and technology during times of economic crisis, Korea’s experience offers powerful lessons for countries seeking long-term growth and resilience. Professor Cho also explains why elevating the teaching profession became a cornerstone of Korea’s success, and what Suriname and other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can learn from this transformation. #IDB #Improvinglives #IDBImpact+ #HumanCapital #Education #SouthKorea #Suriname #EconomicGrowth #EdTech #Learning #Teachers #PublicPolicy #Development #Innovation #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #EducationPolicy #FutureOfEducation #Skills #Growth #Korea At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org