In terms of economics, political science, and sociology, increases in education
have been shown to bolster economic development and politically mobilize the
public. The South Korean case, with its rapid economic growth since the 1960s
and the shift to democratization in the 1980s, is a strong example supporting
this claim.
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South Koreans are avid sports and outdoors enthusiasts. The martial art tae kwon do and the traditional wrestling style called ssirum are widely practiced national sports. There are well-supported professional baseball and football (soccer) leagues. The 1988 Summer Olympic Games at Seoul not only were an enormous boost for national pride but were the catalyst
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