Funding for this research was provided by:
Korea Rural Economic Institute
Centre for Landscape, Newcastle University
Article History
Received: 4 August 2025
Revised: 5 January 2026
Accepted: 6 January 2026
First Online: 27 January 2026
Change Date: 6 February 2026
Change Type: Update
Change Details: Supplementary Material 1 has been updated.
Declarations
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: In consideration of the delicate nature of rural power dynamics as examined in this research, we undertook questionnaire surveys solely after the acquisition of informed consent from all participants. Furthermore, all interactions occurred within the context of individual meetings. No sensitive personal data was procured, nor did the study encompass any physiological or psychological evaluation.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.