Results from an international comparison of learning attitudes revealed that Korea scored the lowest (2.9pts/5pts) out of 23 countries, while the gaps between age groups were the biggest.
The average study time of Koreans is 142 hours, which is the longest out of all OECD countries. However, Korea falls behind in learning efficiency, as competency (language proficiency and numeracy) remains stuck in the middle level.
For Koreans, those who have obtained high scores on learning attitudes tend to have greater competencies. Individuals with a learning attitude score of 4 points scored 33 points higher on language proficiency and 35 points higher on numeracy than individuals with a learning attitude score of 2 points.
There is a need for an effort to create a learning-friendly environment for Koreans that encourages enthusiasm and self-directed learning in the workplace.