The Korea Local Administration Review

This study discussed the relationship between local government performance and trust recognized by local residents and support for tourism development. It was also emphasized that it is important for local governments to build trust through verification of the mediating effect of trust in local government the relationship between local government performance and support for tourism development. Economic, procedural and political performances of local governments recognized by local residents were found to have a positive influence on trust in local government. Trust in local government recognized by local residents in the relationship between local government performance and support for tourism development has been shown to serve as a parameter between the two concepts. Therefore, this study suggests that it is important for local governments to combine economic, procedural and political performances recognized by local residents with policies that can enhance trust in local government.