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Specialist perception on particulate matter policy in Korea: causal relationship analysis with Q-methodology and system thinking

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  • Hyunji Lee

    (Seoul National University)

  • Insu Chang

    (Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs)

  • Brian H. S. Kim

    (Seoul National University)

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The particulate matter (PM) concentration level in Korea is one of the highest among OECD countries and raises great concerns regarding how to deal with the pollution and clean up the air. The Korean government introduced action plans in 2016 and 2017 to reduce PM levels; however, PM problems intensified, and the citizenry demanded better policies to protect the national health. The objective of this study is to address current PM policy in Korea and classify the specialists’ (government officials and researchers) opinions with respect to the policies and management direction related to PM policy for diesel fuels and vehicles. Specialists in Korea are highly involved in promoting government policies; so it is valuable to gather their opinions and comments about diesel fuel policy direction and management. This study employed Q-methodology and a system thinking approach to analyze the specialists’ subjectivity and their causal relationship to PM policy. These methods are helpful in categorizing the specialists’ interests and understanding the differences among their positions. A series of interviews with specialists from various government institutions was conducted for the analysis. The results show that there is dysfunction in the ministries, an absence of effective systems to convey relevant information, and uncertainty regarding citizen participation. Therefore, a better understanding of the roles and functions of ministries needs to be considered and redefined.

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  • Hyunji Lee & Insu Chang & Brian H. S. Kim, 2019. "Specialist perception on particulate matter policy in Korea: causal relationship analysis with Q-methodology and system thinking," The Annals of Regional Science, Springer;Western Regional Science Association, vol. 63(2), pages 341-373, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:anresc:v:63:y:2019:i:2:d:10.1007_s00168-019-00923-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s00168-019-00923-0
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    1. Hyunsik Kim & Sungho Tae, 2021. "Evaluation Model for Particulate Matter Emissions in Korean Construction Sites," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(20), pages 1-14, October.

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    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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