Wando-gun Struggles to Maintain Population of 50,000

Wando County held a 2020 population policy progress meeting to maintain a population of 50,000 amid continuous population outflow. (Photo by Wando County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Shin Woo-cheol) announced on the 9th that it held a 2020 Population Policy Progress Report Meeting on the 5th at the county office situation room to prepare countermeasures to prevent population decline in order to maintain a population of 50,000 amid low birthrate, aging, and continuous population outflow.

The report meeting was presided over by Deputy Governor Jeong Seok-ho, with 33 working team leaders from 17 departments attending.

As of the end of May, the population of the county was 50,245, a decrease of 444 compared to the end of December last year. The natural decrease due to births and deaths was 187, and the social decrease due to in-migration and out-migration was 257.

Accordingly, the progress of 59 projects under the 2020 Population Policy Revitalization Plan established in March was reviewed, and opinions were exchanged on directions for improving issues in each project.

In particular, the meeting focused on minimizing problems in project implementation by emphasizing plans for utilization after the construction of various facilities and spaces, expansion of childcare systems for workers in agriculture and fisheries, management and concretization of programs after rural return and fishing village experience, significant improvement of childcare environment and residential conditions, and demand surveys to enhance policy satisfaction.

Deputy Governor Jeong Seok-ho stated, “Not only improving the quality of life for residents through major projects but also providing small touches of kindness, such as installing sunshades at bus stops in summer and warm seats in winter, are also part of the population policy,” and urged, “Please keep in mind that all planning and execution of tasks are directly related to population policy and proceed accordingly.”

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