부산대학교 도서관

Korea is recorded as having the highest nitrogen balance (228 kg/ha) among the 34 OECD member countries, and has been disgraced of being a 'Nutrient overload country' as of 2019. Consequently, research efforts are being undertaken to derive and utilize nutrient balance indicators. Korea established a 'regional nutrient management system' to improve nutrient balance. It is crucial to support these policies and studies, gain public consensus on improving nutrient balance, and evaluate the public benefit of these actions. This paper aims to estimate the public benefit of improving the nutrient balance by analyzing 600 respondents’ willingness to pay(WTP) and their awareness of nutrient overload in Korea. The results indicate that 21.2% of respondents were aware of nutrient overload, and 76.7% recognized the necessity for nutrient management. The average WTP per capita for improving soil, water, and air quality through nutrient management was to be checked ₩3,626.6, ₩3,736.3, and ₩3,715.5 respectively, with a total of ₩9,378.6. At the national level, The average WTP per capita for improving soil, water, and air quality through nutrient management was to be checked ₩187.6 billion, ₩193.3 billion, and ₩485.2 billion respectively, with a total of ₩485.2 billion. These findings can be instrumental in building public consensus on payment balance and building future strategies.