The expansion of higher education led by private universities in Korea
This article explores the role of the Korean government in expanding private higher education over time and attempts to examine the impact of such expansion on access to and equity in higher education. The enrolment rate in Korean higher education has increased to over 80% within the past 60 years. This can be attributed to two factors: the rapid expansion of private universities which currently enrol about 80% of undergraduates, and the Koreans' educational aspirations rooted in the cultural esteem for education. The government's role is also paramount in the expansion by deregulating private ... Show more
Authors: Chae, Jae-Eun; Hong, Hee Kyung
Published: Singapore, Oxford University Press, 2009
Resource type: Article
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