In the societies where the teaching profession is highly valued, students seem to be more academically successful …

„The social status of teachers in some East Asian countries, such as Japan and South Korea, are relatively high. In the societies where the teaching profession is highly valued, students seem to be more academically successful, and the teacher workforce is usually more stable and more likely to attract highly qualified graduates.“
Dr. Lixia Qin, Country effects on teacher turnover intention. In: Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 20, 1 (2021).