Since the 'population dead cross,' where the number of deaths surpasses the number of births, began in 2020, South Korea has been experiencing a declining total population trend.
In such a scenario, competing to secure a settled population in specific regions cannot be a long-term solution. The influx of population due to housing site development has only a temporary effect, and as the nationwide population decline becomes more pronounced, the effectiveness of attracting people through local housing development is expected to face limitations.
Against this backdrop, this study analyzes the trends of the living population, find suitable projects, and proposes support measures that the Government can implement for Yeoncheon region.
First, three strategic directions to increase the living population were presented, and specific projects were proposed under these directions.
The first strategic direction to increase the living population in Yeoncheon is the expansion of living infrastructure to form a virtuous cycle of population inflow.
The second direction is to improve the structural quality in response to the changing status of the local tourism industry as a measure to increase the living population.
The third direction is to expand the target of the living population and strengthen the inducement of living population inflow.
Under these proposed strategic directions, projects such as building cultural facilities using vacant houses, developing tourism content, establishing a smart mobility system, implementing artist residency projects, and supporting employment for the elderly were suggested.