The aims of Korean education are similar to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations in terms of stressing international understanding, co-operation, and peace. The general aims of education stated in Article Ⅰ of the Korean Education Law are as follows: The aims of education are the integration of. character, and preparation of the abilities for an independent life and qualifications of a citizen to serve the development of a democratic nation and to contribute toward realization of the idea of human co-prosperity, in accordance with the concept of Hongik Ingan-the greatest service for the benefit of humanity. In order to achieve these aims, the following educational objectives were set up: