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This paper discussed that prefix changes type of words in formation of words and has an object in view if governing affix can be established or not. In Korean, affix is classified into ‘prefix’ and ‘suffix’ according to its position and function when it participates in formation of derivative words. Generally, prefix has function that limit meaning of base by locating in front of base. And suffix limit meaning of base or change grammatical element of base by locating behind of base. Normally, prefix can not change grammatical element of base but some cases are found in Korean words that prefix change type of words when it forms derivative words. These kind of cases are very handful in formation of Korean words. If prefix changes type of base, ‘governing affix’ should be established. However, this paper found out prefix is not only element which can change type of words. Regarding this, the paper discussed possibility if governing affix can be established through following three points: Problems when describing dictionary, semantic lexicalization and comparison with governing suffix. With these three points, the paper emphasized that it is not valid to establish ‘governing prefix’.