Effective Policy Development to Promote Cultural Activities of Local Residents in Chungcheongbuk-do

Abstract

This study aims to propose an effective cultural policy plan of Chungcheongbuk-do by analyzing the policies being promoted in Chungcheongbuk-do. Methodsand Statistical analysis: We conducted questionnaires distribution and collection for 340 people who were residents of Chungcheongbuk–do and who had interest or information about cultural projects in and out of the provincial office, city hall, gun, eup, and dong. The collected data was tested for the fit of the structural equation model and the causality of each concept. Findings: The policy proposer of Chungcheongbuk-do and local government policy promotion department should improve the policy development and participation so that local people can be interested in and concern with the current policies. Furthermore, detailed policies should be prepared to continuously produce excellent human resources. Finally, it is necessary to consider the convenience of utilizing the current policy, furthermore, it is needed to supplement obstacles of current policy and to establish new policy proposals through continuous communication with local residents. Improvementsand Applications: It provides implications for establishing a practical cultural policy direction for the local residents to the policy proponent of Chungcheongbuk-do policy proposer and the local government policy promotion department.