Average Age in Innovation Cities 33.2 Years... Family Relocation Rate 65.3%

Continuous Improvement of Residential Environment Including Public Housing and Daycare Centers

(Data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] As of the first half of this year, the population of innovation cities reached 213,817, an increase of nearly 40,000 compared to the end of 2017. The average age here was 33.2 years, younger than the South Korean average (42.9 years), and the family relocation rate was also at a favorable level of 65.3%.

On the 12th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the results of the "2020 First Half Innovation City Residential Environment Statistical Survey," which included these details. According to the survey results, innovation cities are improving their residential environment, with 77,937 apartment units and 268 daycare centers supplied.

As of the end of June, the registered resident population in innovation cities was 213,817, an increase of 38,937 compared to the end of 2017. The average age in innovation cities was 33.2 years, significantly younger than the national average age of 42.9 years.

The population under 9 years old accounted for 17.2% (national average 7.9%), and the proportion of parents in their 30s and 40s was 41.0% (national average 29.5%), reflecting the characteristics of a young city. The family relocation rate in innovation cities (including unmarried and single individuals) was 65.3%, up 7.2 percentage points from 58.1% at the end of 2017. This is similar to the relocation rates of 62.1% and 65.8% at the 5- and 10-year marks after the government moved to the Daejeon Government Complex.

By innovation city, Jeju (81.5%), Busan (77.5%), and Jeonbuk (73.8%) showed high family relocation rates, while areas closer to the metropolitan area such as Chungbuk (46.9%) and Gangwon (60.5%) had relatively lower rates.

The supply of public housing in innovation cities is progressing normally. Currently, 77,937 apartment units have been supplied in innovation cities, completing 87.6% of the total planned supply.

Among the 54 planned elementary, middle, and high schools in innovation cities, 46 have opened, along with 41 kindergartens and 268 daycare centers that are operating. Convenience facilities such as hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and marts total 7,125.

However, accessibility to general hospitals or emergency medical facilities takes 30 to 40 minutes, indicating insufficient access.

Lee Daeseop, Director of the Innovation City Support Policy Division at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "Considering that innovation cities are the youngest cities, we will flexibly implement policies tailored to life stages," adding, "We will strive to establish high-quality residential environments including housing, education, culture, medical care, and transportation."

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