| The objective of this study is to examine the Routine Activity Theory (RAT) using the Korean crime victimization data. The Korean victimization survey is analyzed to find out the relationship between an individuals' daily routine activity and his or her actual victimization experience through micro-level analysis. The present study examines the key concepts underlying RAT (motivated offenders, suitable target, and absence of guardianship) to examine patterns of victimization in Korea. Measures of each concept are developed and evaluated in terms of their ability to explain individuals' risks of property and violent crimes. This study uses nationally represented samples of 2,100 subjects over the age of 15 or above, collected through face-to-face interviews spanning 10 days from 1 May 1999 to 10 May 1999. For this study, Chi-square and logistical regression are used.{09}According to this study, the single and the young, who spend the more time outside the home are significant factors to explain victimization. The finding shows that the home is the safest place in Korea, since there is no personal-level victimization (including sexual crime) in Korea. |
