Government Redesignates 92 Population Decline Areas… Strengthening Support to Boost Regional Vitality
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The South Korean government has announced new measures to assist regions suffering from population decline. Recently, the government redesignated and officially announced 92 cities, counties, and districts experiencing severe population loss as 'population decline areas.' This is a measure aimed at resolving regional population issues and achieving balanced development.
In this redesignation process, some regions showed slight improvements in their population status. The government has decided to continue providing support at a level similar to the existing one for the next five years, even for areas that have moved out of the population decline category. These regions will be classified as 'population vitality+ areas' and will continue to receive the government's ongoing attention.
Through this policy, the government plans to focus on reviving the economies of population decline areas and creating environments where residents can live well. In particular, various projects aimed at improving the quality of life for local residents, such as job creation and residential environment improvements, are scheduled to be promoted.
Furthermore, relevant agencies such as the Military Manpower Administration are also contributing to the health and welfare of young people. The policy aims to support the healthy growth of local communities by strengthening programs that check and support the mental health of young people during the military service fitness examination process.
The government stated that it will continue to closely monitor the situation in population decline areas and will not spare any necessary support. It is expected that this policy will be a significant help in overcoming the crisis of regional extinction and building a South Korea where all regions develop together.
Sources: 대한민국 정책브리핑
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