The Sogang University Big Data Research Center was established to conduct evidence-based economic research through the collection, processing, and analysis of diverse economic data. Notably, in 2014, it became the first educational institution to host a Microdata Access Center in collaboration with Statistics Korea, providing secure facilities and staff to enable pre-approved researchers to access data following a prior review process by Statistics Korea.
The Big Data Research Center collaborates in providing various levels of microdata, including the Population and Housing Census, Mining and Manufacturing Survey, and Economic Census. Through these efforts, it contributes to advancing research on Korea’s economy, focusing on topics such as firm dynamics, market regulation, and economic growth. Additionally, since 2015, the center has co-hosted the Microdata-Based Korean Economic Research Conference to promote the utilization of microdata.
Looking ahead, the center aims to expand its infrastructure and strengthen its cooperation with Statistics Korea to further enhance the provision of microdata. This effort is directed toward deepening the understanding of Korea’s economy and contributing to the development of effective policies.
The Big Data Research Center collaborates in providing various levels of microdata, including the Population and Housing Census, Mining and Manufacturing Survey, and Economic Census. Through these efforts, it contributes to advancing research on Korea’s economy, focusing on topics such as firm dynamics, market regulation, and economic growth. Additionally, since 2015, the center has co-hosted the Microdata-Based Korean Economic Research Conference to promote the utilization of microdata.
Looking ahead, the center aims to expand its infrastructure and strengthen its cooperation with Statistics Korea to further enhance the provision of microdata. This effort is directed toward deepening the understanding of Korea’s economy and contributing to the development of effective policies.