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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2021.21.09.458

Non-Decision Making as an Active Policy-making Strategy in Korea  

Choi, Seong-Rak (SR 경제연구소)
Park, Min-Jeong (원광대학교 행정언론학부)
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The Journal of the Korea Contents Association / v.21, no.9, 2021 , pp. 458-470 More about this Journal
Abstract
In Korea, there are many cases where policy decisions are not made even though it is a big social issue. Usually, the reasons for such delay in policy making are cases where it is delayed to go through an appropriate policy procedure, and there are cases where the consent of stakeholders is not obtained. But, this study intends to suggest that a few policy delay in Korea can be explained by intentional non-decision-making by the government. Non-decision making is being made as a strategic and active strategy of the government. In this study, the case of Lotte Shopping Mall in Sangam was analyzed from the point of view of non-decision making. As a result of analysis based on factors such as the existence of elite, purpose, policy tool, policy process, and result, it can be assumed that the policy delay of the Lotte Shopping Mall was caused by the government's active strategic decision. The government's strategic non-decision-making, which is distinct from passive administration, needs to be reviewed in various ways in the future.
Keywords
Policy Making; Non-decision Making; Policy Delay; Active Administration; Passive Administration;
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