전북연구원 Research Report

Fundamental research projects A Study on Policy Directions for Introducing a Jeonbuk Model of Part-Time Regular Employment

1. Research Goals and Methods■ Research Background and Goals￮ Background: The ongoing population decline in Jeonbuk, driven by low fertility and population outflow, reflects structural challenges rather than individual choices. A labor market dominated by long working hours and full-time employment, combined with rigid working-time systems and ineffective work–family balance policies, has created institutional barriers that hinder women from ..

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Juyeon Lee, Heejin Jun, Jiae Park, Jiseon Lee, Jihoon Choi, Ahram Jeon

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part-time employment system, regular employment, part-time employment, working hours, fertility rate, employment, wage earners, employment policy

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Future strategic research projects A Study on the Establishment of a Jeonbuk RE100 Special Zone

1. Research Goals and Methods■ Research Goals￮ Amid recent global regulatory developments—including the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the EU Battery Regulation, expanded ESG disclosure requirements, and life cycle assessment (LCA) across corporate value chains—RE100 is no longer viewed merely as a voluntary initiative, but rather as a strategic imperative for corpo..

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Jihun Lee, Ji-eun Pyeon, Sae Hyun Park

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RE100, RE100 Special Zone,, renewable energy, carbon neutrality, greenhouse gas, industrial complex, solar power, offshore wind

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Future strategic research projects A Strategic Roadmap for Developing a K-Culture Integrated Entertainment Park

1. Research Goals and Methods■ Research Background and Goals￮ Since the mid-2000s, integrated resorts (IRs) have emerged globally, featuring multiple facilities, such as hotels, convention centers, theme parks, and casinos. In Korea, IRs with enhanced entertainment functions are garnering considerable attention.￮ IRs developed by leveraging K-culture, Korea’s unique cultural trend, have profound implications for their growth potential and su..

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SeungSu You, Suji Kim, GwiJin Kim

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resort, integrated resort, integrated entertainment park, cultural and industrial promotion zones, K-culture, tourism industry, Saemangeum

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Policy An Introduction Strategy for the Village-Based Collective Farming Program in Jeonbuk State

1. Research Purpose and Methods□ Research purpose￮ Rural regions in Jeonbuk are facing a crisis caused by rapid ageing, a shortage of next-generation farmers, and an increase in absentee landlords, as well as idle and fallow farmland, leading to a need for innovative measures that will allow for sustainable farming and efficient use of farmlands.￮ Focusing on the evolution of farming from that of the "rural village", where the approach to org..

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Young-Mo Hwang, Seung Hyeon Lim, Soonho Ga, Ho-Jung Jeong

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village-based collective farming, collective farming, joint farming, agricultural management unit, rural village, farmland

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Basic Settlement Support Strategies for Jeonbuk State’s International Students: Based on a Lifecycle Analysis of Adaptation Experiences

○ Amid the accelerating crisis of regional extinction and the decline of the school-age population, the attraction of international students has emerged as a critical survival strategy for local universities and a potential solution for labor shortages in regional industries. However, existing policies, heavily weighted toward quantitative recruitment, have failed to ensure stable settlement, resulting in a "delivery gap" where students migrate..

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Heejin Jun, Ahram Jeon

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International Students, Jeonbuk State, Lifecycle Analysis, Regional Settlement, Migration Pathway, Policy Design

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Basic A Study on Operational Practices of the Local Fiscal Investment Review System and the Development of a Jeonbuk-Specific Model

1. Research Goals and Methods■ Research Background and Goals￮ This study assessed the limitations and challenges identified in the actual operation of the Local Fiscal Investment Review System (hereinafter referred to as “the Review System”) in Jeonbuk State and developed a Jeonbuk-specific investment review operational model tailored to its administrative environment, fiscal conditions, and project structures.￮ The Review System is a preem..

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Si-Baek Kim, Jae young Kang, Bo Mi Kim, Min Kyoung Kim

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Local Finance, Local Finance Investment Review, Central Investment Review, Investment Review, Fiscal Investment Project, Public Investment Management Center

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Basic A Study on Land-Use Characteristics to Develop Jeonbuk State’s Spatial Planning Roadmaps Amid Population Decline

1. Research Goals and Methods￮ Jeonbuk’s population peaked at 2.52 million in 1966 and has steadily declined to 1.76 million as of 2024, a drop of approximately 75,000 over the last decade, outpacing the nationwide decline that began in 2020. All cities and counties, except Jeonju, are at risk of demographic extinction, with Jinan, Muju, Jangsu, Imsil, Sunchang, Gochang, and Buan designated as high-risk depopulation zones.￮ Population decline..

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Pyongrok Oh, Jina Bae

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land use, spatial planning, urban planning, spatial analysis, spatial structure, GIS, population decline, demographic extinction, compact cities

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Basic Analyzing the Impact of Climate Change on Price Volatility of Fresh Agricultural Products in Jeonbuk State

1. Research Goals and Methods■ Research Background and Goals￮ Regions where agriculture plays an integral role in the industrial framework require proactive policy measures and robust response systems to address supply–demand imbalances in agricultural products caused by abnormal weather patterns.￮ Effectively navigating these imbalances necessitates an analysis of key factors examining how abnormal weather conditions affect the production a..

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Sungtae Eun, Ho-Jung Jeong, O-Hyeon Gwon

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agricultural products, climate change, extreme weather, climateflation, food self-sufficiency, agricultural market, agricultural production, food industry

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Policy A Study on Strategies for Developing a Skilled Workforce to Revitalize Agro-Life Industrial Zones

1. Research Goals and Methods■ Research Goals￮ This study explores roadmaps and strategies for developing a skilled workforce to strengthen the innovation capacity of newly introduced agro-life industrial zones in Jeonbuk State■ Research Methods￮ This study employs literature reviews focused on the skilled agro-life workforce, statistical analyses, and expert consultations.￮ This study analyzes stakeholder perceptions of and policy demand f..

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Gyun-Gi Bae, JaKyung Park, Byeong Hun Lee

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agro-life industry, skilled workforce, workforce development, workforce training, talentdevelopment, agricultural education, agricultural workforce, farmers, smart agriculture, agro-life industrial zone

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Policy Strategies for Enhancing the Quality of Youth Employment in Jeonbuk State

○ Amid growing concerns over youth outmigration and the instability of job and settlement conditions in Jeonbuk State, enhancing the employment environment for young adults requires an integrated understanding of labor realities across major industrial sectors.○ This research analyzes youth experiences in agriculture, manufacturing complexes, local creative industries, and platform-based work, highlighting structural challenges such as limited..

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Heejin Jun, Juyeon Lee, Ahram Jeon

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Youth labor markets, Employment–settlement dynamics, Sectoral typology, Regional policy design, Work–life conditions, Local governance

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