Using data from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, this study examined gender differences in participation in various forms of nonformal learning -- on-the-job training, distance learning, workshops and private lessons -- and their relationships with earnings in South Korea. The authors found significant gender…

This study analyzed university and college graduates' income gap in South Korea to investigate factors influencing such disparities. Specifically, this study focused on types of higher education institutions and academic disciplines among the many factors affecting post-graduation income differences, using a hierarchical linear model. According to…

Analyzes the effects of immigrant status, gender, and year of graduation from medical school on the choice of medical practice specialty of 1,043 Korean physicians. Findings suggest that immigrant professionals are more likely to choose marginal economic activities within the professional labor market. (FMW)