In South Korea, household spending as a percentage of GDP on private tutoring equals that spent on education by the public sector.
They ideally want him to visit South Korea before the maiden visit of their president Park Geun-hye.
Several countries such as Brazil and South Korea have already introduced controls to reduce speculative capital flows that may strengthen their currencies.
South Korea, which has largely distanced itself from the guessing game, said it saw no indication to suggest Kim was no longer in charge.
Investors are also looking at potential opportunities in South Korea and Japan in the coming years.