Analisis Kurikulum Sekolah Dasar di Korea Selatan
Keywords:
Keywords: Curriculum, South Korea, Elementary School
Abstract
The curriculum is a plan that includes objectives, content, methods, and assessment. The curriculum in South Korea is designed systematically and oriented towards global needs, especially at the elementary school level, which emphasizes mastery of science, technology, and the development of creativity and 21st-century skills. This study aims to analyze the South Korean curriculum, especially in elementary schools, starting from its implementation, curriculum development factors, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. This study uses a literature review approach from 26 articles, including national and international articles, as well as articles from online portals. The results show that, overall, the South Korean education system has succeeded in creating a learning environment that is disciplined, innovative, and globally oriented. However, the main challenges that need to be addressed are reducing excessive academic pressure, expanding regional educational autonomy, and ensuring a balance between academic achievement and the emotional well-being of students. Therefore, there is a need for continuous evaluation by the government of the current curriculum and improvement of existing problems.
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Boblet, C., & Ledoyen. (2020, March). Educational challenges in South Korea. BROKEN CHALK. https://brokenchalk.org/educational-challenges-in-south-korea/
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Choi, H., & Lee, J. (2020). The impact of academic stress on mental health among Korean students: A study of high school students. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112(3), 500–512.
Dolonseda, H. P., Tokio, C., Kaempe, T., & Mesra, R. (2022). Realitas Pendidikan Dan Kondisi Ekonomi Keluarga Petani Wortel Di Kelurahan Rurukan. JUPE: Jurnal Pendidikan Mandala, 7(4), 867–872.
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Husna, K. (2023, July 25). Dialog KAPSTRA #2 “Mencari Sistem Pendidikan Terbaik: Perbandingan Pendidikan Korea Selatan dan Indonesia.” Departemen Pembangunan Sosial Dan Kesejahteraan. https://pembangunansosial.fisipol.ugm.ac.id/dialog-kapstra-2-mencari-sistem-pendidikan-terbaik-perbandingan-pendidikan-korea-selatan-dan-indonesia/
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Jung, S. (2024). South Korea’s Educational Leap Forward: Fostering Reforms in Pedagogy and Curriculum Through Digitalization and Innovation. Digitalization and Innovation in Education.
KBS WORLD INDONESIAN. (2021, November 24). Kemendik Korsel Umumkan Revisi Kurikulum Pendidikan Tahun 2022. KBS WORLD INDONESIAN.
Kim, J. (2023). Recent trends in elementary school technology education curriculum in Korea: Focusing on the 2022 revised curriculum. Journal of Korean Practical Arts Education, 29(4), 89–102.
Lee, J., Kim, S., & Park, H. (2021). The integration of artificial intelligence in education: Opportunities and challenges in South Korea. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 49(2), 123–145.
Mesra, R., & Robert Tuerah, P. (2024). Studi Komparatif Sistem Pendidikan di Korea Selatan dengan Indonesia. COMTE: Journal of Sociology Research and Education, 1(1).
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Park, Y. (2023). Comparing the 2015 with the 2022 revised primary science curriculum based on network analysis. Journal of the Korean Association for Science Education, 43(3), 345–361.
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Wulandari, D., Ardeni, Hilmin, & Noviani, D. (2023). Sistem Pendidikan Korea Selatan Dan Indonesia. Jurnal Studi Islam Indonesia (JSII), 1(1), 17–32.
Published
2025-12-03
How to Cite
Azzahra, A., & Sri Marmoah. (2025). Analisis Kurikulum Sekolah Dasar di Korea Selatan. Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang, 11(04), 241 - 258. https://doi.org/10.36989/didaktik.v11i04.8963
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