Abstract
Pricing system can be an alternative plan to implement the reasonable utilization of National Parks in response to park overuse problem. The purpose of this study is to clarify the characteristics and the effect of pricing system in Korea National Park. Pricing system has merits ; (1) environment preservation by controlling the overuse (2) realization of improving park services, and (3) employment increases through affluent finances. The characteristics of pricing system in National Park of Korea are to enact legislation on pricing system since the early days of establishment of National Park, to strengthen management and service by establishment of professional institution, and to collect and regulate utilization fees by gate. Therefore, it seems practical to conclude that the pricing system of National Park of Korea is effective for overuse control and service and employment. Especially, it seems quite effective for overuse control in region which is crowded with user.
