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A Study on the Transition of Rural Policy in Response to Low Birth Rate and Hyper-aging (Year 2 of 2)
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AuthorKim, Jeongseop
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Publication Date2026.01.15
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Purpose of Research
○This study begins from the recognition that the structural crisis confronting rural Korea amid declining birth rates and rapid population aging is not merely a demographic issue, but a systemic challenge reflecting the weakening of communities’ capacity for self-reproduction. Rural areas are increasingly burdened by labor shortages, a shrinking consumer base, and the collapse of essential living services—conditions that threaten their long-term sustainability. In response, this research aims to propose a new policy direction that moves beyond conventional population-inflow strategies toward approaches that sustain residents’ quality of life and maintain community functions under demographic contraction. The study emphasizes restructuring the operational unit of rural policy to the eup–myeon (township) level and supporting the formation and activities of resident-led organizations that can effectively deliver services in such key areas as care, everyday living, and agricultural production.
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