Diagnosing Potential Vulnerability in Non–Population-Decline Regions - An Analysis of Jobs, Economic Structure, and Functional Living Areas across 22 Local Governments in Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yu-Ran Kim; Sun-Young Kim; Seok Hoon Jeong

doi:10.38195/judik.2026.02.27.1.133

February 28, 2026Journal of the Urban Design Institute of Korea Urban Design

Diagnosing Potential Vulnerability in Non–Population-Decline Regions - An Analysis of Jobs, Economic Structure, and Functional Living Areas across 22 Local Governments in Gyeongsangbuk-do

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The aim is to categorize non-population-decline regions and develop a proactive support system to enhance regional stability in Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Analyzed demographic changes and 11 economic indicators across 22 local governments in Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Compared labor market, job structure, and commutation patterns between population-decline and non-population-decline areas.
Conducted a survey with 526 individuals from 7 non-population-decline local governments to supplement quantitative analyses.
Identified three types of non-population-decline areas based on economic scale and job characteristics: hub-regional linked, industrial hub-commuting, and high-density stable regions.
Confirmed significant factors for maintaining population levels in non-population-decline regions.

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This analysis identifies economic characteristics in non-population-decline regions, suggesting tailored development strategies for local governments.

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