This section presents a set of key indicators related to research and innovation (R&I) talent development, labour market dynamics, and talent circulation, with the target country highlighted for comparison.
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Key indicators
Doctoral graduates as a share of master’s graduates
Doctorate degree holders per thousand workforce (25-64 years)
R&D personnel per thousand employment, FTE
R&D labour costs for internal R&D personnel, per FTE R&D personnel
Net flow of international scientific authors, % of total authors
Policies on human resources for research and innovation in Korea
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National studies, publications and initiatives overview in Korea
- Choi, H. (2021), “Post-doctoral Researcher as a temporary low-wage job: through the experiences of foreign post-doctoral researcher in science and engineering field”, Locality and Globality: International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 45/3, pp. 59-80, https://doi.org/10.33071/ssricb.45.3.202109.59.
- Choi, S., S. Kim and S. Park (2020), “Active Anti-Discrimination Policy and Career Development of Female Science and Technology Employees: Analysis of Effectiveness of Female Science and Technology Personnel Recruitment and Promotion Target System”, Korean Public Personnel Administration Review, Vol. 19/1, pp. 1-28, https://kiss.kstudy.com/Detail/Ar?key=3764874.
- Cho, K. (2020), “Analysis of job diversification and determinants of PhDs in science and technology: Occupational Diversification of Doctorates in Science and Technology”, Korean Journal of Technology Innovation, Vol. 28/3, pp. 55-76, https://db.koreascholar.com/Article/Detail/398810.
- Hong, S. and H. Cho (2020), “Status and Improvement Plan of Career Development of Researchers at Government Research Institutes of Science and Technology”, Korean Journal of Labour Economics, Vol. 43/3, pp. 101-121, https://kiss.kstudy.com/Detail/Ar?key=3828249.
- Kim, M., M. Cha and H. Bak (2024), “Motivations for Major Choices and Career Aspirations among Graduate Students in Science and Engineering”, Korean Journal of Vocational Education & Training, Vol. 2/101-136, p. 27, https://kiss.kstudy.com/DetailOa/Ar?key=54563070.
- Kim, S., K. Bong and J. Park (2021), “Analysis of Difference in Traits of R&D and Non-R&D Personnel Using Big Data Analysis : Focusing on Large Enterprises”, Korean Corporate Management Research, Vol. 28/2, pp. 89-108, https://doi.org/10.21052/KCMR.2021.28.2.05.
- Kim, S., C. Sang-ok and Y. Suh (2017), “Study on the impact of job mismatch on job satisfaction and performance: Focusing on Ph.D. personnel in science and engineering: The Effects of Job Mismatch on Job Satisfaction and Performance”, Korean Journal of Governmental Studies, Vol. 23/3, pp. 125-150, http://dx.doi.org/10.19067/jgs.2017.23.3.125.
- Lee, S., H. Hur and G. Shin (2022), “The Direct and Indirect Impacts of Work-Life Balance Policies on Organizational Capacity and Innovation of Women Scientists”, Korean Policy Review, Vol. 31/1, pp. 173-203, http://dx.doi.org/10.33900/KAPS.2022.31.1.7.
- Miri, K., J. Sehyeok and K. Seoyong (2023), “Analysis of Factors Affecting the Job-Change Intention of Scientists and Engineers: - Exploring Future Strategies for Science and Technology Personnel Policy through Analysis of Advanced Ph.D. Personnel -”, Journal of Korean Policy Studies, Vol. 32/2, pp. 127-168, http://dx.doi.org/10.33900/KAPS.2023.32.2.5.
- Park, K. (2018), “A study on the decomposition of the gender wage gap among PhD holders: Decomposing the Gender Pay Gap among Doctorate Holders”, Korean Journal of Labor Economics, Vol. 41/3, pp. 61-93, https://kiss.kstudy.com/Detail/Ar?key=3631974.
- Su-youn, B. (2024), “Why I Don’t Regret Getting a PhD: Exploring the Determinants of PhD Value Perception Using Logistic Regression and Random Forest Analysis:”, Korean Educational Research, Vol. 30/4, pp. 193-220, http://dx.doi.org/10.29318/KER.30.4.8.
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