Seoul’s Population Is Dropping At An Alarming Rate

Citizens of Seoul are leaving the city at a faster rate than ever. 

Due to the high living costs, Seoul’s population is dropping quickly as residents move to more affordable cities. 

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While there are almost ten million people living in Seoul right now, that number is quickly shrinking. 

Source: Visit Seoul

It’s projected that Seoul’s population will go down by 1.13 million residents by 2045.

However, other big cities will also face this decline as well.

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Busan is predicted to lose 470,000 residents and drop to under 3 million by 2045. 

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Gyeonggi, the closest province to Seoul, is expected to see an increase of over 1 million residents, with many commuting to work in Seoul. 

So while Seoul is still the most popular city in Korea, people are just not able to afford living there anymore. 

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Source: Yonhap News