The Korea Local Administration Review

Despite correctional facilities being designed to aid in the successful reintegration of inmates into society, they are often perceived as locally unwanted land use facilities that generate public conflict. While previous research on correctional facilities has primarily focused on the factors influencing such conflicts, this study aims to identify the level of acceptance and the influencing factors regarding correctional facilities among the citizens of Busan Metropolitan City. A survey was conducted with 2,000 participants, including both local residents in areas targeted for facility location and general citizens. Generalized ordered logistic regression analysis indicated that the potential damage caused by such facilities had a negative impact across all categories. Conversely, previous experience living near a correctional facility and the potential benefits were found to positively influence acceptance across all categories, with potential benefits having the most substantial effect on increasing acceptance levels. This study offers policy recommendations to improve the acceptance of correctional facilities, particularly in light of the growing necessity to relocate and construct new facilities to replace outdated ones.