| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 7, 2010 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM | Seminar Room 208N, Munk Centre For International Studies 1 Devonshire Place |
A Presentation on Demographic Changes, Migration, and Social Policy Reforms in South Korea
Population ageing and changes in the economy in South Korea raises a variety of social policy issues, including pension and healthcare, social care, labor migration, and education reforms to prepare young people for the new economy. Three prominent academics from South Korea will discuss the social and economic changes and innovations and reforms in social, immigration, and education policies in that country.
10:00 Welcoming Remarks by Professor Andre Schmid, Director, Centre for the Korea Study
10:10 Introduction by Professor Ito Peng, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science
10:20 Workshop Presentations
Chair: Professor Ito Peng
Kyung Hee Kim (Chung Ang University)
“Work-Family Harmonization and Childcare Policy Reform in South Korea”
Hyekyung Lee ( Pai Chai University)
“Marriage Migration and Immigration Policy Reform in South Korea”
Soomyung Jang (Korean National University for Education)
“5.31 University Expansion Policy and Its Implications on Labor Market and Fertility in the case of Korea”
11:35 Q&A
11:55 Conclusion
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