This week, we are taking a closer look at South Korea, a country which boasts one of the most highly educated and skilled work forces in the world. Many argue that South Korea’s robust economy (the 12th largest in the world) is a result of the high value placed on education, and the salary returns students see on their investments in higher education. Can their methods and approach be replicated, or are South Korea’s high PISA’s scores a result of more culturally ingrained attitudes and beliefs about education?