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Korea is one of the few countries that has successfully transformed itself from a low-income to a high-income economy and a global leader in innovation and technology. The Korea office works with Korean partner institutions to help developing countries learn from Korea��s experience and expertise.

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A Digital Knowledge Center for the World?

The World Bank Group and Korea agree to establish a new Digital Knowledge Center to share Korea��s expertise and support the digital transformation of developing countries around the world.?
Press release

Korea has announced a 45% increase in its contribution to IDA��s 21st replenishment.
Op-Ed

Read an op-ed by Manuela V. Ferro and Akihiko Nishio on Korea's remarkable development journey and its partnership with IDA.

Republic of Korea At-A-Glance

Korea has experienced remarkable success in combining rapid economic growth with significant reductions in poverty. Government of Korea policies resulted in real GDP growth averaging 10 percent annually between 1962 and 1994. This spectacular performance was fueled by annual export growth of 20 percent in real terms, while savings and investment rose sharply above 30 percent of GDP.

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The World Bank Group Korea Office Innovation and Technology BBL (webinar) Series highlights Korea-WBG partnerships on various topics of innovation and technology, in collaboration with the World Bank Global Practices (GPs).

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Mara K. Warwick

Division Director for China and Mongolia, and Director for Korea

Jason Allford

World Bank Group Country Manager of the World Bank Group (WBG) to the Republic of Korea

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37F. Boo Young Songdo Tower 2, 241, Incheon tower-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea

Incheon, 82-32-713-7000

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