Inner-group and inter-group relations in Seoul participatory planning: revisiting the concept of social capital

This paper explores the composition of social relations in Korean community-led regeneration planning. Power dynamics among participants are understood as an important factor shaping decision-making planning processes. While concept capital and network theory have received great attention, particularly recent Asian cases, tools to understand participatory processes, empirical studies on processes building different groups still limited. study examines uneven formation its operation unpack mechanisms that may unintentionally reproduce relationships domination/marginalisation consultation The focuses a recently designated project, Garibong-dong urban project Seoul, neighborhood where considerable number Chinese communities live.