This report of a study on the status of vocational education and training in the Republic of Korea is divided into four parts. Part l describes problems due to the inability of the educational system to keep up with demand for qualified personnel. Part 2 focuses on the status of occupational training in Korea with specific reference to innovative efforts presently being made. A discussion of occupational education includes its objectives, contents of the occupational programme, organizations (formal and non-formal categories), enrollment trends, and entry requirements. Discussion of occupational training covers its status, objectives, contents of occupational training programmes (audience, curriculum, and materials), and organizations. Part 3 concerns the National Skill Certification System and its objectives and structure. Other topics include numbers of fields and certifications and incentives to certified workers. Part 4 outlines five suggested directions of vocational education and training efforts. (YLB)