Whittle, Sarah (2025) Sustainable development perceptions and policies in South Korea, and how they are influenced by economic, sociocultural, and psychological factors. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
This study examines how economic, sociocultural, and psychological factors influence perceptions and performance of sustainable development in South Korea, and how these insights can inform effective policy design and implementation. South Korea is a nation with unique conditions. Their deep rooted confucian values and the period of rapid industrialization during the "Miracle on the Han River" among other factors have created a societal context where economic matters are often prioritized over environmental concerns. This research explores how the factors affect sustainable development in South Korea, discussing challenges such as economic constraints, shifts in cultural dynamics and changes in demographics. The paper evaluates South Korea’s current sustainability performance by a comparison through global indexes (Human Development Index, Sustainable Development Goals and The Social Progress Index), and to Japan and China; South Korea’s regional peers. South Korea is highly advanced in technological innovation, but also faces significant issues such as weak policy enforcement and carbon intensive industries. The research paper concludes with context-specific policy recommendations tailored to South Korea, such as implementing stricter carbon pricing and financially supporting green development and innovation.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Papakonstantinou, M.A. |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2025 10:25 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2025 10:25 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/716 |
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