After gathering data regarding multiple approaches to analyzing local government competitiveness, there has been a discussion to determine final candidates for a case study. Peongtaek-si, Paju-si, and Seosan-si are nominated, and Seosan-si is the official selection.

It is evident that there is a tendency to avoid hiring female employees in the private sector. Although government emphasizes recruiting female employees, this discrimination is no different for public company. Pursuant to this claim, the effects of a maternal protection system are analyzed (using K-water and its employees).