The effect of policy change for raising women’s fertility intention in South Korea

Since 2001, South Korea has experienced sustained lowest-low fertility. This phenomenon has persisted despite the implementation of several social policies aimed at increasing fertility rates. The purpose of this study was to quantitatively analyze the demographics, socioeconomics, housing situation, residential environment, and housing expectation of newlyweds in terms of their fertility intentions in South Korea (within 5 years of marriage) in order to help the development of more effective housing policies. We extracted the factors on the basis of fertility theories and previous related studies and identified differential characteristics of the impact on fertility intentions for the first and for additional child(ren). The results show that fertility intention was higher in non-metropolitan and rental households. There was also a significant relationship between the anticipated period of a home purchase and fertility intention. In particular, for one-child families, the second child fertility intention was significantly affected. In conclusion, we quantitatively confirmed various factors that significantly impact the fertility plans of newlyweds. We suggest that the government implements housing policies on the basis of economic stability, the number of children, and the residential environment of newlywed couples.

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A Policy Change Effected through a Change in the Meaning of Target Populations: A Case Study of South Korea`s Limited Internet User Self-Identification Policy

Korean Journal of Policy Studies ◽

10.52372/kjps30304 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 63-89

Author(s):

Cho Sung Eun ◽

Ahn Sang Hoon

Keyword(s):

South Korea ◽

Policy Change ◽

Service Providers ◽

Personal Data ◽

Internet User ◽

Internet Service ◽

Target Populations ◽

Internet Users ◽

The Social ◽

The Government

This study examines the process of policy change, drawing on the theory of the social construction of target populations to explore South Korea???s limited Internet user self-identification policy. In the early 2000s, the government directly imposed on netizens and service providers by establishing regulations that resulted in netizens being categorized as deviants. Then, as personal data spillage became a problem and the market environment changed, netizens and Internet service providers were transformed into the advantaged group needing protection. Consequently, the government relaxed its regulations and allowed Internet users to self-regulate instead. This study verifies that the process of change in the way target populations are viewed is caused by an interaction between a structure and its actors. Furthermore, positive political and economic events and social movements can rapidly transform actors, Internet users and service providers in this case, into an advantaged group.

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Legal Mobilization and the Transformation of State-Society Relations in South Korea in the Realm of Disability Policy

Civil Society and the State in Democratic East Asia ◽

10.5117/9789463723930_ch12 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Celeste L. Arrington

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

South Korea ◽

Social Movement ◽

Policy Change ◽

Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽

Legal Mobilization ◽

Disability Policy ◽

Advocacy Organizations ◽

Opportunity Structures ◽

Changing Patterns

Since the 1990s, South Koreans have gained better access to the courts as a channel for pursuing social and policy change. In particular, Koreans with disabilities began using the courts to challenge discrimination, enforce their rights, and influence policymaking. Through qualitative comparative analysis of recent legal mobilization by Koreans with disabilities, this chapter investigates factors that influence when and why people mobilize the law. Drawing on sociolegal and social movement theories, it shows that explanations focused on evolving legal opportunity structures – encompassing procedural rules, statutes, and legal interpretations – can only partly explain changing patterns in legal mobilization. Explanations should also consider the ‘support structures’ for legal mobilization: lawyers, advocacy organizations, and funding.

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