Summary of 이공계 한해 3만 5천명 탈출.. 대한민국 두뇌유출 위기
The video discusses the alarming trend of brain drain in South Korea, particularly among young professionals in engineering and technology. The country is experiencing a rapid decline in its youth population, with many young graduates opting to leave for opportunities abroad. Annually, about 35,000 engineering graduates are reported to emigrate, leading to concerns about the future of technological innovation in Korea.
The discussion highlights a significant drop in the country's brain drain index, indicating that more talent is leaving than staying. Comparatively, South Korea's index has worsened against countries like Switzerland and Singapore, which have implemented effective policies to retain their talent. The video notes that Korea's R&D budgets have been cut, prompting many young researchers to seek better opportunities overseas.
The video also examines international responses to similar brain drain issues, citing:
- Portugal's innovative tax benefits aimed at retaining young talent
- Saskatchewan's financial incentives for graduates to stay in the province
It critiques Korea's fragmented and ineffective youth policies, which lack a unified vision and fail to connect various programs, resulting in a low return on investment for the budget allocated.
In conclusion, the video emphasizes the urgent need for South Korea to develop cohesive and effective policies to attract and retain its talented youth, particularly in the fields of engineering and technology, to prevent a continued decline in innovation and human capital.
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Notable Quotes
— 00:18 — « If the great exodus begins, then the future of Korea will inevitably be very dark. »
— 01:34 — « If the situation of these young people who have no choice but to leave abroad continues, the future of Korea will inevitably become much darker. »
— 02:12 — « The closer it is to 0, the more talent there is. It means abandoning the country and going abroad. »
— 03:16 — « After going through that pain in 2023, it would be better for our country's engineering and engineering talent to go abroad rather than stay in Korea. »
— 17:01 — « We need to write such policies that can allow people to work in Korea. »
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