Journal of Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers ISSN:1738-3692(Print) 2093-7709(Online) 한국농공학회논문집

In recent years, South Korea has institutionalized integrated water management through the enactment of the Framework Act on Water Management, the establishment of River Basin Water Management Committees, and the formulation of comprehensive basin management plans. As a result, attention has shifted from traditional, infrastructure-centered approaches to collaborative governance-based water management. This study analyzes a case of inter-basin water transfer conflict involving an Damyang agricultural reservoir and explores the factors contributing to the success of collaborative governance through stakeholder interviews and survey data. The research focuses on the drivers of cooperation, the roles of key actors and institutions, the process of negotiation and consensus-building, and issues such as new intake facility construction and cost-sharing arrangements. The findings reveal that trust-building, interest-based negotiation, proactive leadership by local governments, stakeholder participation, and institutional support are critical to the success of collaborative governance. This case provides a practical model for resolving water-related conflicts and offers foundational insights for the development and implementation of integrated water management policies.