Abstract
The purpose of this study is to reconsider independent action of local residents, which should take into considerations the social structure, the power struggle, and the person to person relationship by the case study of Cheju-Island in Korea.
Person to person relationship breakdown had been long lived and was exacerbated by the national policy to develop golf courses on the Island. Local government and residents had no power to decide to the matter or stop the execution. Under these circumstances, most residents participated in the environment movement not from personal profit but out of local tradition for the preservation of the natural spring water without which the area is sure to perish. As for the environment movement of residents, it is local tradition based on living norms of a local society that is a efficient in understanding as their own forces in opposition to national power structures. The independent activity of residents originated in the necessity to protect their own lives.
By examining this topic, the absence of any consideration of national policy by endogenous development theory is shown by this case study. And endogenous development theory is the solution in part of endogenous development theory's own problems. Additionally, the participation of the youth group members in the soccer clubs has been an important reason for the development and recreation of social relations since they are their main and most active members of the society and the consideration of the regional nature.
