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Hanyang University

Social Innovation in South Korea, Part 2: Lessons from Korea’s Own Development

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Drive social change with insights from Korean sustainable innovation

As a global leader in innovation and social change, South Korea is a country to learn from. On this six-week course from Hanyang University, explore Korea’s innovative approaches to social change and gain insights into the country’s development journey to inspire meaningful impact in your community.

Explore Korea’s development throughout the years

You’ll begin this course by exploring Korea’s development journey, examining key milestones that have shaped its economic and social landscape.

Delving into historical contexts, policy decisions, and innovative practices, you’ll be able to explain in your own words how Korea became the player it is today.

Understand the challenges and opportunities facing Korea

You’ll then address some of the social problems Korea is facing, such as social inequity, and examine the innovative approaches being used to tackle these challenges.

Through case studies and discussions, you’ll gain insights into the impact of social innovation initiatives in Korea and how these learners can contribute to sustainable development worldwide.

Apply your learnings from Hangyang University in real-time

You’ll be guided by Hanyang University’s esteemed team of academics, who will provide insights and real-world examples to help you draw your own roadmap to empower communities forward.

To continue your learning or to have some helpful pretext before starting this course, we recommend you join Social Innovation in Korea, the first course in this series.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to know more about social innovation and sustainable development in South Korea. No prior knowledge is needed to join, but it might be helpful to complete Hangyang University’s Social Innovation in Korea course for additional context and insights that will enhance your learning experience.

Syllabus

  • Korea’s Development Experience
    • Introduction
    • Changemaking in Action
    • Case Review
    • Wrap up
  • Here’s the Bill: Other side of Economic Growth
    • Introduction
    • Social Innovation for an Inclusive Future
    • Lessons and Implications
    • Wrap up
  • Life Finds Its Way: Emergence of Social Innovation
    • Introduction
    • Case Review
    • Lessons and Implications
    • Wrap up
  • To Go Far, Go Together: Korea’s global engagement
    • Introduction
    • Public Diplomacy
    • ODA
    • Case Review: KOICA’s innovative programs
    • Case Review: Private Sector
    • Wrap up
  • What’s in the Toolbox? : Approaches and Tools for Social Innovation
    • Introduction
    • Collective Impact
    • Wicked Problems
    • Wrap up
  • Waiting for a superman? Be a changemaker!
    • Introduction
    • New skin for new wine: Economics of Mutuality
    • Case Review: Novo Nordisk
    • Case Review: SK-SPC
    • Be a Change maker
    • Wrap up

Taught by

Aaron Kim

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