Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Firms and Workers Did Most for Korea's Growth, Poll Finds




Korea's national power was achieved through the hard work of domestic corporations and their staff since the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950.


This is according to a survey of 800 Koreans over 19 for the 60th anniversary of the fratricidal war.


The poll by the Federation of Korean Industries shows that 64 percent of respondents said companies and workers were the ones who contributed most to the nation's growth, followed by scientists, technicians and civil rights activists.


But 37 percent said they think the roles of domestic firms and their workers in Korea's economic advancement are not fully acknowledged. Some 67 percent said that the proudest accomplishment of the country is its rapid economic growth and democratization. Thirteen percent replied that they are proud of Korea's improved civil awareness, while others chose development in sports and culture as well as its strengthened foreign policy and ability to defend itself.



But more than 65 percent of the respondents said Korea's awareness of national security has weakened over the past 60 years, largely due to a change in perspective by those born after the 1950-53 war. And more Koreans think that economic cooperation between the two Koreas as seen in the Kaesong Industrial Complex acts as a diplomatic and security burden on Seoul rather than an aid in easing military tension between the two sides.


http://english.chosun.com/svc/news/printContent.html

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