| Title |
Public Perception of South Korea’s Power Infrastructure from a Socio-Technical Transition Perspective: A Media Big Data Analysis Before and After the Milyang Incident (2000-2024) |
| Authors |
Dohyoung Kim ; Hwi-Il Sun ; Songhee Kang |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.6113/TKPE.2025.30.5.388 |
| Keywords |
Power Transmission; Socio-Technical Analysis; Natural Language Processing; Sentiment Analysis |
| Abstract |
This study examines changing public perceptions regarding South Korea’s power transmission grids (2000?2024) by using big data analysis and the socio-technical energy transition framework. By dividing the timeline around the Miryang incident (2012?2014), a pivotal protest against high-voltage towers, the study reveals a shift from viewing grids as technical systems to perceiving them as socio-technical infrastructures. Key trends include AC-to-DC transition, integration of renewables, and rising demands for transparency. These findings provide a framework for understanding long-term shifts in energy infrastructure perception and emphasize the importance of social factors in shaping effective energy transition policies. |