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Strategies to Stimulate the Rural Economy under the National Mega-Regionalization Trend
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AuthorLee, Dongphill
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Publication Date2010.10.01
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The purpose of this study is to suggest strategies how to stimulate the rural economy under the current mega-regionalization of economy and lifestyle in rural areas. We have five specific research topics in this study. First, we will investigate the existing state of mega-regionalization in rural areas. Second, we will analyze a positive (or negative) impact of mega-regionalization depending on rural areas' conditions. Third, we will examine case studies relating mega-regionalization and derive political implications. Fourth, we will analyze Korean governmental policies relating mega- regionalization. Last, we will derive how to revitalize rural areas under the context of mega-regionalization. The findings of these research topics are provided as the following.
First, an investigation of the existing state of mega-regionalization in rural areas led us to a conclusion that rural areas need to adopt regional development plan depending on their geographic and economic situations.
Second, agro-food nurturing policies need to include two facets: differentiation and cooperation. Differentiation is to focus quality of agricultural products yielded in a small area. Cooperation is to develop mega-region's brand through which neighboring areas should cooperate with.
Third, it is required to revise industry-location policies in rural areas.
A future agro-engineering complex needs to connect diverse industry complexes over rural areas in order to foster regional industry.
Korean government should consider a regional development plan to revitalize rural areas such as a revised blanket subsidies and a so-called rural areas' industry development plan to reflect regional conditions.
Researchers: Dong-phil Lee, Eui-sik Hwang, Mee-ryong Song, Jeong-seop Kim, Jun-pyo Hong, Young-dan Kim, Kwang-soo Kim
E-mail: ldphil@krei.re.kr
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