Vocational high school in Korea is now classified into five divisions: Agricultural; technical; commercial; fishery and oceanography; and industry and home economics. These divisions are based on the traditional industry classification, not on that in the knowledge information era of 21st century. It has been indicated that current division classification is an inhibitor in solving vocational high school-related problems. This study was aimed at presenting a new plan of restructuring division classification in vocational high school. By doing this, ultimately, this study was for promoting vocational education at the high school level. To accomplish the purpose of the study, several research methods, such as literature review, delphi study, survey, focused group interview, and conference, were introduced. Through two round delphi study, a new division classification of vocational high school was identified. Current five divisions were modified and three new divisions were introduced. The name of each division is as follows: Bio-industry, Technological industry, Management & business, Maritime industry, Home economics & health care & welfare, Information & communication industry, Design industry, Cultural & Ieisure industry. Based upon the study, followings are recommended for the policy issues: 1) Details in each division should be further analyzed. 2) Each department should be reallocated based on the new division classification, and related certificate of qualifications system should be legislated. 3) Long term and specific objectives of division restructuring should be identified. 4) Division restructuring should not limited to changing division name. Curriculum and school system should be also restructured. 5) Correspondent teacher certificate system should be established. 6) If more than two divisions are administered in a school, effective administrative methods and support plans should be established. 7) National standards of task competencies should be presented. According to this standards, school curriculum, training standards, and certificate standards should be reorganized.
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