Moving to the innovation frontier: Lessons from the OECD review of Korean innovation policy

Abstract

During 2007-2008, the OECD carried out a review of Korea innovation policy (OECD 2009), offering a comprehensive assessment of the innovation system with a special focus on the role of government. The Korean review is one of a series of national innovation policy reviews being carried out by the OECD1 and was intended to assess government policy in the area of science, technology and innovation (STI). The review paid particular attention to the science base, but also covered the wider innovation system, including the activities of firms and the framework conditions conducive to supporting their innovation performance.