Korean Educational Development Institute(KEDI)

Comprehensive Analysis of Current Situation of Educational Gap in Korea

The purpose of this study is to analyze current situation of educational gap in Korean society considering recent perception and situation over ever widening gap and to explore solutions that are now required to improve the current issues under the theme of “Comprehensive Analysis of Current Situation of Educational Gap in Korea.” To this end, first of all, this research thoroughly referred to the advanced researches in terms of the conception of educational gap, policies and situations. Also, to analyze the current educational gap situation in elementary, middle and high schools and classes, this research analyzed “The Analysis of the Trend of Educational Gap According to Income Bracket in Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Korea” and “How Parents’ Social and Economic Status Have Impacts on the Change of Students’ Academic Achievement.” Additionally, to analyze gap in entering, experiences in college and labor market, this research analyzed “How Parents’ Social and Economic Status Have Impacts on Entering College” and “How Parents’ Social and Economic Status Have Impacts on Their Children’s College Experiences and Status in Labor Market.” This research proposes improvement solutions based on the analysis of substantial references such as these.