National Territory and Regional Development Policy
- Date2010-12-01
- Hit698
INTRODUCTION
General Course Information
- Course Title : National Territory and Regional Development Policy
- Duration : October 04 ~ November 12, 2010
- Venue : Seoul & Anyang City, Korea
- Number of Participants and Countries : 12 persons from 8 countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Côte d´Ivoire, Vietnam, Mongolia, Philippines)
- BeneficiariesSenior-level public officials or other personnel of equivalent rank involved in the field of territorial and regional development
- Training Institute : Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements
- Accommodations : ICTC http://ictc.koica.go.kr
Course Objectives
To share experiences that may help inform the direction of the long-term National Territorial Plan, targeted both at the entire nation and at narrower urban plans.
CONTENTS
Orientation
The first two days of the training course are normally reserved for an orientation session at the ICTC of KOICA. The orientation involves the following activities:
- Welcoming Reception
- Video Presentation on Korea and KOICA's Activities
- Video Presentation on Korea's History, Culture, and Society
- Class on Basic Korean Expressions
- Presentation on Daily Life in Korea including Outdoor Practice
- Seoul City Excursion, etc.
Session
- Session1
"Policy and Strategies for the National Territorial Development in Korea" Led by Dong-ju Kim, Head of National Territorial Planning & Regional Research Division, KRIHS Discuss policies related to industrial complexes, infrastructure, housing, and areas developed in National Territorial Plans. Introduced recent trends and plans such as megalopolis areas, green growth, Saving Four Major Rivers and High-Speed Railways
- Session2
"Economic Growth and Spatial Development in Korea " Led by Prof. Kyunghwan Kim, Dept. of Economics, Sogang University Introduction to Korea's social and economic changes Economic growth and industrialization process of Korea Unfolding of territorial policies of Korea
- Session3
"GIS Overview" Led by Byong-nam Choe, Senior Research Fellow, National Infrastructure & GIS Research Division, KRIHS Introduced basic plan of the 4th national spatial information policy and 1st~3rd National GIS basic plans, Korea's National Spatial Information System Policies and Korea's national spatial information marketing policies Present implications for the creation of spatial information for interested trainees
- Session4
"GIS Lab" Led by Dae-jong Kim, Associate Research Fellow, National Infrastructure & GIS Research Division, KRIHS Introduce GIS Program Menu, function keys, terms and basic editing techniques for learning basic DB building techniques Introduce buffering, duplications, geographic analysis for learning spatial analysis
- Session5
"An Introduction to Regional Policies in Korea" Led by Won-sup Lee, Senior Research Fellow, National Territorial & Regional Planning Research Division, KRIHS Comprehensive National Territorial Development Plans (CNTPs) of Korea Objectives, strategies and selective maps of sectoral plans of the CNTPs Strategies for balanced national development Paradigm shift in regional development policy in the era of globalization and decentralization
- Session6
"Industrial Location Policy in Korea" Led by Prof. Young-chul Park, Division of Urban Planning & Real Estate, Sungkyul University Evidence that Korean industrial complexes served as the largest cluster zones for major manufacturing industries such as autos, machinery, and electronics Introduction of emerging concepts such as aging of industrial complexes and changes in the industrial structures
- Session7
"Housing Policy & Construction Economy" Led by Geun-yong Kim, Head of Housing, Land & Construction Economy Research Division, KRIHS Introduce policy development efforts to increase the quality of life of a nation's residents and relevant emerging trends in our engineering and construction systems Describe implications and resulting enhanced technology in housing and engineering
- Session8
"Water Resource Policies in Korea" Led by Chong-won Kim, Senior Research Fellow, Green Territory & Urban Research Division, KRIHS Introduce current status of Korea's water resources, water resource development policies, water quality management, flood control and river environment improvements Trainees will study how to secure pure running water, and how to deal with natural disasters such as drought and floods
- Session9
"Infrastructure & the Growth of Korea's Economy" Led by Il-ho Chung, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Road Policy Research, KRIHS Economic development plans and infrastructure Infrastructure and socio-economic development Surface transportation infrastructure and port facilities Logistics and distribution centers
- Session9
"Infrastructure & the Growth of Korea's Economy" Led by Il-ho Chung, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Road Policy Research, KRIHS Economic development plans and infrastructure Infrastructure and socio-economic development Surface transportation infrastructure and port facilities Logistics and distribution centers
- Session10
"Urban Planning Strategies & Cases for Low-Carbon Green Growth" Led by Kwang-ik Wang, Associate Research Fellow, Green Territory & Urban Research Division, KRIHS Introduce national policies and strategies for low-carbon green growth, low-carbon green growth urban planning, low carbon cities case studies, etc Introduce the need for low-carbon cities to the trainees
- Session11
"Urban Planning for Complex Development" Led by Pro. Joong-seok Ryu, Urban Design, Chung-Ang University Introduce case studies of the basic attributes for urban planning, Korea's urbanization process and recent development of theme-based complexes
- Session12
"Korea's Urban Regeneration System and Governance" Led by Pro. Yeong-a Lee, Geography Education, Daegu University Introduce definitions, history policy development stages, etc. of urban regeneration Introduce models of urban regeneration with a focus on the underprivileged
- Session13
"The Seoul Capital Region and Management Policy" Led by Tae-hwan Kim, Senior Research Fellow, National Territorial Planning & Regional Research Division, KRIHS Describe the various problems that occurred during capital region development, and subsequent mitigating management policies - Assess implications of recent enhancements in compatibility and various strategies for growth and management of the capital region
- Session14
"Mass Transport Policy of Korea for its Metropolitan Cities" Led by Sung-ho Oh, Research Fellow, National Infrastructure & GIS Research Division, KRIHS Introduce history of Seoul's urban transit policies, upgrades to the bus systems, and discuss the urban mass transit management center as a case study - Discuss issues of the trainees' respective countries regarding mass transit
- Session15
"Housing Problems and New Town Development Policy" Led by Pro. Jung-cheul Shin, Department of Real Estate, Namseoul University Introduce the background of new town development and provide development details Introduce the purpose, land use plan, and transport of Bundang New Town as a case study
Study Visits & 2-day Field Trip
- A. Study Visits
- Seoul Museum of History http://www.museum.seoul.kr/
- Digital Pavilion http://www.digitalpavilion.co.kr/
- Korea South-East Power Co.(KOSEP) https://www.kosep.co.kr/kosep/us/us_man.do
- Incheon Bridge http://www.incheonbridge.com/
- Railway Museum
- Compact . Smart City http://www.ifez.go.kr/organization.do http://www.insiseol.net/institution_guidance/compact_smart/compact_watching.asp
- Seoul Transportation Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) http://www.seoul.go.kr
- B. Field Trip
Territorial Planning (October 13 ~ 15, 2010)
- Korea Water Resources Corporation http://www.kwater.or.kr/
- SaemaeulundongCheongdo http://www.새마을발상지.kr/
- Ulsan Heavy Industry Corporation
- SK Energy http://www.skenergy.com/
- Nurimaru APEC House http://www.busan.go.kr/open_content/APEC_2005/nurimaru/6260000-arc-2.0-001.jsp?type=1
- Busan Port Exhibition Hall http://www.busanpa.com/Service.do?id=main
- Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority http://www.bjfez.go.kr/
Urban Planning (October 26 ~ 28, 2010)
- Jeonju Hanok Village http://tour.jeonju.go.kr/index.sko?menuCd=AA06000000000
- Saemangeum Project Museum http://www.isaemangeum.co.kr/index.php
- Multifunctional Administrative City Construction Agency http://www.macc.go.kr/
Social & Cultural Program
During the first week, participants are invited to various sites in Seoul, which is both the capital and the heart of the Republic of Korea. Seoul is also the financial, political, commercial, recreational, educational and cultural center of Korea. It is home to major corporations, banks, government offices, leading schools and universities, and entertainment facilities.
Participants discovered a rich and satisfying variety of things to see and do on the tour. They visited landmarks like Namdaemoon Market, Insa-dong (a charming narrow street lined with antique stores, art galleries), Gyeongbok Palace, a Korean traditional home and Seoul Tower.
Wrap-up Session
This session includes a questionnaire survey, oral evaluation and departure orientation. Suggestions, Q&A, and personal feedback on the program were solicited in this wrap-up session. Participants were reminded that in this session they are to review the contents of training and how it is applicable to their national policies.