A large body of evidence suggests that greater sense of belonging and social connectedness at school are generally associated with higher well-being outcomes later on in life. As in other OECD countries, higher educational achievements are generally associated with higher earnings and better social outcomes (although the education “premium” in Korea is somewhat smaller than in other OECD countries). However, compared to other OECD countries and G7 countries, Koreans with tertiary education degrees are not always better protected from unemployment than those with lower qualifications.