韓国における子ども政策の成果と検証の課題(II <特集2>子ども政策の評価・検証システムと子どもの権利条約)

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The year 2008 marked a critical transition period for child policy in Korea due to the establishment of new regime. Under new legislation, child related governmental departments and National Youth Commission have been unified under 'Child and Youth Policy Office'. The enactment and amendment of laws related to children and youth currently are being pursued by the government and it aims to integrate child and youth policy that have been administered separately up till now. The government works on the 'five year policy plan' for children and youth, which will encompass critical issues concerning children and youth. This article discusses child policies and performance measurement in Korea.