The paper presents a case of PIMFY-ism concerning the introduction of wind turbines into a local place. Our observation made for Jeju Island (South Korea) contrasts tothe previous findings that report local resistance to wind turbine construction. The island has been a mecca for wind farm construction for the last decade in Korea. The island’s plenty of wind was a challenge to islander’s livelihood activities in the past but it has now turned to be an economicsource for supporting villagers through compensation arrangements. By highlighting two case studies, we made it clear social process by which wind turbine construction projects were negotiated and implemented. Our study pointed to the significanc of an economic situation of a local place in shaping local attitudes to wind energy investment.

• Shin-Ock Chang(Jeju National University, South Korea)
• Atsushi Nozawa(Meiji University, Japan)