After closing the rural broadband gap: The case of Korean Information Network Village

Having reached 98% coverage in rural areas in Korea, the Information Network Village (INVIL) project focused on not only constructing broadband infrastructure but also building online social networks. The current study examined the impact of public investment in information communication technology on online interaction and social capital in rural areas after broadband infrastructure was saturated. The findings indicated that public investment served a key role for the sustainable development of rural area through increasing community attachment and reducing migration intention.