The relevance of the study is determined by the persistent disparities in the socio-economic development of South Korea: a significant part of resources, population and infrastructure is concentrated in Seoul and its ag-glomeration, while other regions of the country are facing depopulation, slowing economic growth and declin-ing investment attractiveness. Sustainable reproduction of regional imbalances poses risks to internal stability and limits developmental potential. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the factors that determine territorial differentiation and spatial inequality in the economy of the Republic of Korea. The main substantive aspects of the article include: a description of the historical evolution of the spatial policy of South Korea from the 1960s to the present; analysis of the spatial concentration of human capital, industrial and innovative potential; assessment of regional disparities based on macroeconomic indicators; an overview of state policy in the field of balanced development of territories (including decentralization strategies, devel-opment of regional hubs and digital infrastructure); prospects for overcoming inequality, taking into account global and domestic challenges. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that there is a critical need for a comprehen-sive approach to territorial policy, combining economic, demographic, and infrastructural measures to effec-tively tackle the persistent regional disparities and promote balanced development throughout South Korea.
Jisun Yang (Wed,) studied this question.
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