Is Seoul ‘sucking all the good’ from rural South Korea? (CNA/31 Aug 2024)

CNA Insight examines how Seoul's appeal is exacerbating South Korea's population crisis, as young talent migrates to the capital, leaving rural areas depopulated. This trend contributes to the nation's declining birth rate, particularly in the countryside, where schools and services are closing due to a lack of children. Despite government efforts to address the issue, including financial incentives and plans for a new population ministry, the imbalance continues, threatening the future of rural South Korea.