○ Big data analysis reveals that the latest issues related to “vocational training” include 1) vocational training policies, 2) local crisis response, 3) employment support projects, and 4) training courses.
○ Despite a growing social interest in local crisis response, the frequency of keywords related to this issue decreased in 2021. This may be mostly attributed to the national-level crisis response involving the prolonged pandemic, which reduced the appearance of keywords related to local crisis response.
○ In terms of “talent development,” the latest issues identified by big data analysis include 1) local government-university cooperation, 2) fostering future innovative talent, 3) human resource management, and 4) education policy.
○ There is a growing interest in topics related to local government-university cooperation as a solution to address the crisis facing local universities in the midst of accelerated risk of regional decline.
○ As interest in local crisis response grows, it is advisable to conduct a range of studies on local labor markets and policy support for nurturing local human resources. Cooperation between local governments and local universities should also be explored to establish the groundwork for balanced regional development.