The purpose of this study is to examine the globalization policy of Changwon and make some suggestions for the change of the policy. As a literal study, many theories on the globalization, the background of the policy, and the response of the local go...
The purpose of this study is to examine the globalization policy of Changwon and make some suggestions for the change of the policy. As a literal study, many theories on the globalization, the background of the policy, and the response of the local government were studied. For the actual state and the policy change, the requisites for globalization: the foundation of the city, the administration system, and the program are examined.
Generally, the globalization means the pursuit of the first in every fields in the world. In other words, it also means the pursuit of the universal values such as the conscious of the community, democracy, respecting people's life and dignity, and the market economy by leading the world order. The strategy of a local government for the globalism is to open the door to the world completely and not to loose the unique features of the local.
The city of Changwon is the first planned city in Korea and has the provincial government of Gyeongsangnam-do. It is now developing as a international city with the infrastructure which is the most competitive in Korea. The administrative system is modifying to meet the requirements of the globalization. It has many overseas training programs for the city officials. In addition, as part of the globalization policy, the city has many programs; academic and cultural exchanges with other countries, attempts to host international sports games, and founding Union of Machinery Industrial Cities in Northeast Asia. The city is also trying to be a member of The Alliance for Healthy Cities.
However, although the government is trying hard, people of Changwon does neither raise their awareness of the globalization nor participate in the globalization. Foreign workers in Changwon city has been neglected. Their working environment is very poor and they live in impoverished neighborhoods. People are worrying that because of these, there might be so many crimes.
Nowadays, it is demanded to have a new specialized local business which involves with the high tech in Changwon industrial park. The smaller business needs to have support systems from the government. In September of 2005, Changwon Convention Center will be open. Thus, there will be many foreigners to take part in international conventions. Dealing with these events, it is requested to have the event personnels volunteers trained.
After examining the issue, it is concluded that the globalization of the local government is an surviving strategy in the time of localization and decentralization. The local brand should be a product to make known to the world. To take part in the globalization, people need to become aware of the active participation and the open mind that the world is their neighbour.