Abstract: The research subject of the given article is the system of working with gifted children in one of the countries of South-East Asia, South Korea. The authors reveal the specifics of the region and socio-pedagogical experience of work with gifted children both for the region in general and each country in particular. The system of work with gifted children at state and private levels of education is specified. There are parallels in this area with the Russian experience work with gifted children. The article presents a comparative analysis of the work of specialized schools for gifted children in South Korea. The main results of the study are insights about the positive and negative sides of the system of work with gifted children in South Korea. Also, the authors come to the conclusion that despite the fact that schools for gifted children in Korea appeared relatively recently, great results in the education system have been achieved.