Orientation

The first two days of the training course are normally reserved for an orientation session at the GDPC of KRIHS. The orientation involves the following activities:

• Welcoming Reception
• Video Presentation on Korea and KOICA's Activities
• Video Presentation on Korea's History, Culture, and Society
• Class on Basic Korean Expressions
• Presentation on Daily Life in Korea including Outdoor Practice
• Seoul City Excursion, etc.

Session

• Session1

  "Korea's New ODA Strategy" Led by Byungwon Lee, Director, Development Coordination Division, Prime Minister's Office Ⅰ. The Current status of Korea's ODA 1. History of Korea 's ODA 2. Status of Korea ODA(2000~ 2009) 3. ODA Project Analysis(2010) Ⅱ. Advance ODA Strategy 1. Korea's ODA Environment`` 2. ODA Development Plan`` 3. Basic Direction of the international development cooperation 4. Measures for International development Cooperation 5. ODA Basic Frame 6. Consolidated ODA promotion system Ⅲ. Country Partnership Strategy 1. Basic Principal of CPS 2. Effective Reorganization of Aid System

• Session2

  "Policy and Strategies for the National Territorial Development in Korea" Led by Dongju Kim, Head of National Territorial Planning & Regional Research Division, KRIHS Ⅰ. Overview Ⅱ. Trend of Economic & Territorial Development Policies 1. Key Development Strategy(1960's - 90') 2. Economic Development Strategy 3. National Territorial Development Strategy Ⅲ. Key Strategies 1. Industrial Policy 2. Infrastructure Policy 3. Housing Policy 4. Lagging Areas Policy 5. Develop New Growth Engine for Regional Development Ⅳ. Present National & Regional Development Policies 1. Development of Mega-Economic Regions 2. Green Growth-based Regional Development 3. Four Major Rivers Restoration 4. High Speed Rail(KTX) and Regional Development

• Session3

  "ITS Progress in Korea" Led by Sangkeon Lee, Senior Research Fellow, Head of National Strategic Center of KRIHS Ⅰ. What is ITS ? 1. Why Bother ? 2. From Building More To Managing Better 3. Using Information & Communications Technologies to Better Manage the System Ⅱ. Overview on Functional Components of ITS 1. Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) 2. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) 3. Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS) 4. Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) 5. Advanced Public Transportation Systems (APTS) Ⅲ. ITS in Korea 1. Advanced Traffic Management 2. Electronic Payment 3. Basic Traffic Information 4. Customized Traffic Information 5. Public Transportation Information 6. Commercial Vehicle Operation 7. Advanced Vehicle & Highway Ⅳ. Lessons Learned from the last decade of ITS progress

• Session4

  "Korea's Urban Policy Direction" Led by Sungryong Ryu, Head of urban policy division, Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs Ⅰ. Urbanization and Urban Policies in Korea 1. Background 2. Urbanization Policies Ⅱ. Current status and the future of Korean cities 1. Current status of Korean cities 2. Changes and outlook Ⅲ. Urban policy vision of the new administration 1. Urban vision from the public 2. Urban vision of major countries 3. Future vision on cities Ⅳ. Goals 1. Competitive vital city 2. Convenient city 3. Charming cultural city 4. Clean green city

• Session5

  "Urban Planning and Development in Korea" Led by Joongseok Joseph Ryu, Urban Design, Chung-Ang University Ⅰ. Introduction to U.P. 1. Urban Planning Spectrum 2. Purpose of Urban Planning 3. Hierarchy of U.P. System 4. Contents of Master Plan 5. Contents of District Plan Ⅱ. Newtown Planning 1. Newtown Develop. Overview - Bundang, Ilsan 2. Urban Regen. Newtown Ⅲ. Complex Development 1. Paju Book City Development 2. Heyri Village Development Ⅳ. Urban Issues and Future Directions 1. Government Initiated R&D 2. Urban Regeneration 3. U-City Development

• Session6

  "Saemaul Undong and Community Development in the Republic of Korea" Led by Pro. Jinkwang So, Kyungwon University Ⅰ. Introduction. Ⅱ. Local governance in community development. Ⅲ. Social capital in community development. Ⅳ. The logic of Saemaul Undong in Korea in 1970s. Ⅴ. Local governance through Saemaul Undong in Korea. Ⅵ. Social capital through Saemaul Undong in Korea.

• Session7

  "Housing policy and housing welfare in Korea" Led by Prof. HyunJeong Lee, Dept. of Housing＆Interior Design, Kyunghee University Ⅰ. Introduction - General Information on Korea II. Housing Policy and Housing for Low-income Households in Korea - Phase 1(before 1962) ~ Phase 8(2008-present) Ⅲ. Public Rental Housing Programs 1. Long-term Rental Housing(1982-1992) 2. Company Housing(1982-present) 3. Permanent Rental Housing(1989-1992) 4. Public Rental Housing(1992-present) 5. National Rental Housing(1998-present) 6. Mid-sized Rental Housing(1999-present) Ⅳ. Summary & Closing

• Session8

  "The National Housing Fund in Korea" Led by Dr. Mina Kang, Head of Center for Housing Welfare Policy, KRIHS Ⅰ. Introduction 1. Overview of Korea 2010 2. Housing Situation in Korea Ⅱ. The National Housing Fund 1. Korea Financial System 2. Korea Housing Finance 3. The National Housing Fund Ⅲ. Remarks

• Session9

  "Urban Planning Strategies & Cases for Low-Carbon Green Growth" Led by Kwangik Wang, Associate Research Fellow, Green Territory & Urban Research Division, KRIHS Ⅰ. National Policies & Strategies for Low-Carbon Green Growth 1. Definition: Low-Carbon Green Growth 2. National Policies & Strategies Ⅱ. Low-Carbon Green Growth Urban Planning 1. Urban Planning Guidelines 2. Urban Planning Practices Ⅲ. Case Study: Low-Carbon Cities & Towns 1. Geomdan Newtown 2. Dongtan Newtown, Hwaseong 3. Sosabeol District, Pyeongtaek 4. Magok District, Seoul 5. Gangneung Green City Ⅳ. Planning Directions for Low-Carbon Green

• Session10

  "The Structure of Rental Housing Market in Korea-focused in jeonse" Led by Chunkyu Park, Associate Research Fellow, Housing, Land & Construction Economy Research Division, KRIHS Ⅰ. The Current Situation of Rental Housing Market in Korea 1. Types of Rental Housing 2. Rental Housing Market Trend Ⅱ. The Structure of Rental Housing Lease in Korea 1. Before Contract 2. Contract 3. After Contract 4. After Contract Expiration Ⅲ. The Rental Housing Market Policies in Korea 1. Rental Housing Protection Law 2. Rental Housing Policies Ⅳ. The Current Changes and Issues of Rental Housing Market in Korea 1. Mechanism of Rental Housing 2. Recent Housing Market Conditions

• Session11

  "Land Policy of Korea in Accordance of Economy Development Phases" Led by Dr. Mieoak Chae, Head of Center for Cultural Territorial Policy, KRIHS Ⅰ. Basic Principles of Korean land policy Ⅱ. Changes in Land policy Ⅲ. Implications of Korean Land policy Change

• Session12

  "Urban Development and the Legal Framework for Land Acquisition and Resettlement of Korea" Led by Dr. Heenam Jung, Head of Center for Land Policy, KRIHS Ⅰ. Background of Korean LAR Ⅱ. Land Acquisition and Resettlement (LAR) Ⅲ. Consultation, Information Disclosure and Resolution of Grievances Ⅳ. Policy Implications for Developing Countries Purpose of the Lecture 1. Detailed understanding of the evolution of the legal, regulatory and institutional system for Korean Land Acquisition & Resettlements (LAR) over past 60 years 2. Review of recent practice and experience with the legal framework for LAR in the context of urban development 3. Recommendations to developing countries and identification of key challenges to establish & implement such a proposed system

• Session13

  "Transportation Infrastructure of Korea for its Metropolitan cities-focusing on Mass Transport Policies" Led by Sungho Oh, Research Fellow, National Infrastructure & GIS Research Division, KRIHS Ⅰ. Historical Mass Transport Policies in Seoul Ⅱ. Renovation of Bus in Seoul Ⅲ. Bus Management Center Ⅳ. Further Task Urban mobility of Seoul has been improved a lot over last 30 years (with efforts to encourage uses of public transit such as buses and subways) But, still lots of congestions are there to be tackled. IT + transportation transaction…..such as T-money good tool to be used for fare and fare integration. Green transportation should be arranged for mobility improvement. Seamless investments and scientific policy making for public transit and modern technologies are essential to maintain urban mobility.

• Session14

  "Korean Waves and Culture-Implications for developing countries" Led by Seungil shin, Korean Wave Research Institute Ⅰ. Korea's National Brand Ⅱ. Synergy of Culture Hallyu(Korean Waves) & Economy Hallyu Ⅲ. Korean Tradition (Kimchi, Hangeul, Food, etc.) Ⅳ. K-pop (Pop culture) Ⅴ. Globalization of Hallyu Contents 1. Manifestation of Korean Spirit 2. Fusion 3. Storytelling 4. Branding

Study Visits & 2-day Field Trip

1. A. Study Visits
   • KOICA Global Village
   • Presidential Commission on Architecture Polic http://www.pcap.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
   • Seoul TOPIS http://topis.seoul.go.kr/eng/
   • Seoul Museum of History http://www.museum.seoul.kr/
   • Songdo International Business District http://www.songdo.com/
   • Agricultural Museum http://www.agrimuseum.or.kr/main.php
   • Bogeumjari Housing Exhibition http://www.newplus.go.kr/newplus_theme/portal/
   • Korea Housing Finance Corporation http://www.hf.go.kr/hfp/eng/index.jsp
   • Green Growth Hall http://www.greengrowth.go.kr/english/en_main/index.do
   • Bundang New Town
   • Korea Land and Housing Corporation http://world.lh.or.kr/
   • Seoul Metro http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/
   • Sangam DMC and Yongsan Electronic Shopping Center http://dmc.seoul.go.kr/eng/index.do
2. B. Field Trip

   West Coast Planning (April 7 ~ 9, 2011)

   • Seohae Grand Bridge
   • Sejong City http://www.happycity.go.kr/
   • Saemangeum Project Museum http://www.isaemangeum.co.kr/eng/index.php
   • Dongyang Photovoltaic System
   • Jeonju Hanok Village http://tour-eng.jeonju.go.kr/index.sko

   South-East Coast Planning(April 21 ~ 23, 2011)

   • Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority http://eng.bjfez.go.kr/main/
   • Busan Port Exhibition Hall http://foreign.busanpa.com/Service.do?id=engmain
   • Geoga Grand Bridge
   • Hanjin Newport http://www.hjnc.co.kr/index.jsp
   • SK Energy http://eng.skenergy.com/
   • Gyongju(Bulguksa)

Social & Cultural Program

During training program, participants are invited to various sites in Seoul, which is both the capital and the heart of the Republic of Korea. Seoul is also the financial, political, commercial, recreational, educational and cultural center of Korea. It is home to major corporations, banks, government offices, leading schools and universities, and entertainment facilities.

Participants discovered a rich and satisfying variety of things to see and do on the tour. They visited landmarks like Namdaemoon Market, Insa-dong (a charming narrow street lined with antique stores, art galleries), Cheonggyecheon, a Korean traditional home and Seoul Tower.

Wrap-up Session

This session includes a questionnaire survey, oral evaluation and departure orientation. Suggestions, Q&A, and personal feedback on the program were solicited in this wrap-up session. Participants were reminded that in this session they are to review the contents of training and how it is applicable to their national policies.

Also, we handed the certificates to the 10 trainees, all of whom, have completed the educational training courses during the past 6 weeks, and awarded Nyasha Mutsindikwa & Gongorjav Munkhseteg for the best presentation during Planning and Policy Report Workshop.

Finally, the ceremony concluded with the music performances of saxophone concert by Dr. Lee Sang Geon and performances of the Korean Traditional Music (Gayageum and Haegeum), and after that, had some time to bid farewell with the trainees