Application of the Korean Framework of Wetland Management Effectiveness Evaluation

This study applied the Korean framework of wetland management effectiveness evaluation to national protected areas and identified key insights into developing a policy. The is based on basic International Union for Conservation Nature reflects characteristics South Korea’s comprises total 29 items 21 detailed in design, appropriateness, delivery sectors. Based cluster analysis, which considered levels 22 sites that conducted first-stage self-assessment, were divided Groups A, B, C. second third stages qualitative representative target each group by external research teams. average score overall level was highest Group followed C A. Significant differences observed among groups five design sector, seven appropriateness two sector. pilot 43.9% Yongneup Mt. Daeam, 37.4% Damyang riverine wetland, 59.8% Upo compared ideal condition. Important suggestions derived through framework. First, should consider environmental policy an international Second, integrated system be established. Third, stakeholders participate building governance. Lastly, participation expert essential.