이민처 신설에 대한 정책전문가의 인식유형 분석: Q방법론을 바탕으로

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(Purpose) This study employs Q methodology to analyze the perception types of policy-related experts and semi-experts regarding the establishment of an Immigration Agency in Korea, and to examine the structural differences in expectations and concerns across types in terms of policy acceptability. (Research methods) Based on prior studies, government reports, news articles, and in-depth interviews with ten experts, 32 Q-statements were finalized. Thirty policy-related experts and semi-experts completed an online Q-sorting procedure, and the data were analyzed through factor analysis using KADE (Ken-Q Analysis Desktop Edition). (Findings) Three perception types were identified. Type 1 (Expectation of Efficient Management) showed strong expectations for administrative integration, emphasizing inter-agency coordination and consistent policy implementation. Type 2 (Emphasis on Policy Consistency) acknowledged the need for administrative integration but remained cautious toward macro-level outcomes such as public trust and international standing. Type 3 (Concern over Fiscal Burden) focused on administrative costs, reverse discrimination, and expanded welfare expenditures for foreigners. While all three types recognized the need for integrated immigration administration, they differed markedly in the scope of expected effects and the focus of concerns. (Conclusion and recommendations) Policy acceptability is structurally differentiated not only by administrative efficiency, but also by fiscal burden, equity perceptions, and policy trust. Accordingly, communication strategies tailored to each type are required: efficiency-focused groups need evidence of coordination capacity; cautious groups require clarity in authority structures and operational standards; fiscally concerned groups need concrete evidence on financial impact and equity. This study contributes empirical evidence of the structural differentiation of policy acceptability among policy-related experts, offering foundational insights for conflict management and type-specific policy communication strategies.

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