This research aims to systematically analyze and evaluate the financial structure of ‘Central Government Subsidy Program in Social Welfare’. Based on analysis results, we seek to explore and propose alternatives for reforming the financial structure of central government subsidy program.
This study aims to analyze the current status of the public guardianship program for individuals with dementia from the perspective of decision-making support and propose measures for improvement. Specifically, the study seeks to enhance the protection of individuals with dementia and strengthen their autonomy. To achieve this, it identifies key issues in the current guardianship system and suggests improvements, including redefining the concept of decision-making support for individuals with dementia, reinforcing systematic approaches, enhancing the expertise of guardians and improving the educational system, and establishing guidelines for the roles and authority of guardians.
The study aims to understand public perceptions of migrants in Korea, attitudes toward immigration policies, and views on migrants’ social rights and the welfare system. In order to do so, a face-to-face survey using structured questionnaires was conducted between June and August 2024, targeting a sample of 3,000 Korean adults aged 19 to 75 across the nation.
The analysis examined public perceptions of diversity and migrant acceptance across dimensions such as cultural openness, stereotypes, and national identity. Additionally, attitudes toward immigration policies and social integration were examined. A subsequent section of the report focuses on public views regarding migrants’ social rights and the welfare system.
The research findings provide valuable insights for enhancing social cohesion. Firstly, public perceptions of migrants should be taken into account when designing and implementing relevant social policies. Secondly, the quality of contact between locals and migrants should be prioritized over the frequency of contact. Thirdly, achieving social consensus on social integration policies and establishing mid-to-long-term policy directions is essential. In this process, the voices of both locals and migrants should be actively included. Fourthly, introducing a social integration fund should be considered. Lastly, an anti-discrimination law should be enacted, along with the establishment of an anti-discrimination committee within relevant ministries or public institutions, with a special rapporteur appointed to oversee these efforts.
The purpose of this study is to review the current status of the production and provision of regional health and welfare statistical data and to enhance the efficiency of its management and utilization. In this study, we analyzed cases of regional-level statistical data and introduced a pilot application of small-area estimation methods to supplement these data. Based on our findings, we proposed systematic management measures for regional health and welfare statistical data, along with key tasks and strategies to promote their effective utilization.
This study originates from a recognition that, while establishing community welfare policies responsive to various social issues and the needs of local residents emerging from community changes is an important responsibility of local governments, many municipalities’ welfare policies fail to adequately reflect community changes and the specific needs of residents. To address this gap, the study examines the relationship between community changes and community welfare policies, aiming to propose future d
To improve healthcare services in depopulated areas, this study suggests several policy options. These include strengthening public healthcare institutions, improving support systems for depopulated areas, securing and efficiently utilizing medical personnel in depopulated areas, and implementing regionalization measures to improve healthcare access.
In the context of the prevailing climate crisis, public awareness of climate change and its health impacts remains limited. This limited awareness has not translated into health adaptation behaviors. Consequently, current communication efforts for health adaptation, as promoted in domestic policies, fail to address people's needs. Therefore, this study aims to propose communication strategies that increase awareness of the health impacts of climate change and enhance health adaptation capacity by identifying the limitations and needs of communication efforts related to health adaptation to the climate crisis.
The components of a 'good death' can include hospice and end-of-life care, as well as related services such as comprehensive end-of-life care, nursing care, psychological support and counseling for patients and their families. While the definition of a good death may vary depending on individual values, various social systems exist to help people prepare for a good death at the end of life. Due to the broad scope of these systems, previous studies have often focused on one or two systems to identify specific problems. Relatively few studies have comprehensively examined the recently implemented well-dying systems, analyzed their interconnections and limitations, and proposed directions for related policies. In addition, there is a need for research to identify the factors that influence individuals' opinions on what constitutes a good death and to propose improvements to well-dying policies. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the current status of well-dying policies in Korea and abroad, identify factors influencing individuals' views on various well-dying-related elements such as hospice and end-of-life care issues, and propose directions for improving well-dying policies in Korea by collecting opinions from domestic and international experts.
Household projection is essential for enhancing the effectiveness of health and welfare policies in response to rapid demographic changes. This study focuses on developing a household projection model that strengthens linkages with existing population projections and can be directly applied to policy research.
The study constructed a modularized household projection model based on marital status-specific headship rates, enabling various policy scenario analyses. Through systematic review of methodology and model validation, it establish
This report aims to provide an overview of discussions and debates related to the concept and measurement of poverty and to measure and compare poverty levels and trends in Korea using relative income poverty, subjective poverty, and deprivation indicators, aiming to derive academic and policy implications.
