This study was initiated from the recognition that revised curriculum should be closely
linked with teacher policy in order to be successfully implemented at classrooms.
Nevertheless, teachers' support for teacher policy is still lacking. The purpose of this study
is to analyze teachers' perceptions on teacher policies related to the implementation of the
2015 curriculum revision in South Korea. The on-line survey questionnaire responses of 3,571
secondary school teachers in 280 schools nationwide were analyzed using descriptive
statistics, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The survey instrument was composed of 5 areas and
8 items covering teacher policies related to the securing of teachers of newly introduced or
changed subjects due to the revision of curriculum. The main findings are as follows. First,
the teachers were generally positive about the teacher policies related to the curriculum
revision. However, they were rather negative about the mandatory acquisition of multiple
certificates and preferential treatment of multiple certificate holders. Multiple certificates are
useful alternatives allowing a more flexible supply of teachers. However, resistance of
teachers is anticipated if the government enforce policies lacking teachers‘ support.. Second,
the teachers‘ perception on the policies related to the creation or modification of subjects
due to curriculum revision showed statistically significant difference according to their
position, teaching subject, and the type of school. Teachers who have to implement the
curriculum in their own classes, teachers who are less influenced by the revision of the
curriculum, and teachers who serves in the national and public schools are more negative
about the changes in teacher policy. This analyses revealed that the teachers' support for the
teacher policy related to the curriculum revision differs depending on their position and
interests. Based on the results, we proposed policy recommendations to reduce the resistance
of teachers while securing the teachers needed to implement the revised curriculum.