Extinction Risk:
A 2024 study by the Korea Employment Information Service suggested Busan is entering a “phase of extinction” due to its low birth rates and super-aging population, making it the first metropolitan city in South Korea to face such a classification.
Posts on X reflect public concern, with some predicting Busan could lose its status as South Korea’s second-largest city to Incheon due to ongoing demographic trends.
Socioeconomic Concerns:
The aging population and declining workforce are straining healthcare and pension systems, with Busan’s elderly having lower accessibility to healthcare services compared to Seoul.
The decline in young residents is leading to school closures and reduced economic dynamism, further exacerbating the city’s challenges.
RE: LeoThread 2025-04-28 15:13