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http://dx.doi.org/10.14702/JPEE.2018.073

An Investigation of Supporting North Korea Vocational Training by Interchange and Cooperation Scenarios  

Kim, So-young (Department of Human Resource Development Policy, Graduate School of Sookmyung Women's University)
Lee, Young-Min (Department of Human Resource Development Policy, Graduate School of Sookmyung Women's University)
Lee, Woo-Young (Department of Mechanical Engineering, KOREA University of Technology and Education)
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Journal of Practical Engineering Education / v.10, no.1, 2018 , pp. 73-79 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the supporting scenario to promote vocational training in North Korea in terms of cooperation level. To this end, we have embarked on a regional and industry based vocational training program by predicting the political and social situation of North Korea and staging three scenarios systematically. These scenarios were designed originally based on the Futures Group methodology. The first scenario is to establish a technical training center in one area, focusing on the electrical, electronics, and clothing sectors. The second scenario is to set up a pilot campus of vocational training college in one region by selecting the electric, electronic, and automobile industries as its main industries. The third scenario is to establish five vocational training college campuses in North Korea, focusing on electricity and electronics, IT manufacturing, telecommunications, heavy industry, and women-specialized industries. We suggested the followings: First, establishing goals and strategies for North Korean vocational training and establishing road maps. Second, the North Korean vocational training governance system needs to be established. Third, R & D infrastructure for vocational training needs to be established. Fourth, HRD and HRM system in North Korea vocational training field needs to be established. In addition, the role of public and private employment services centers to provide them should be strengthening.
Keywords
Vocational Training of North Korea; Vocational Training College; Vocational Training for Local and Industry; Scenario Planning; the Futures Group;
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