What Caused Songpa-gu's Natural Population Increase of 1,506 in 2020... Ranking First in Seoul?

Total Population of 667,000... Solidifying Position as Seoul's Largest Autonomous District

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Amid the historic decline in South Korea's resident registration population last year, Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) announced on the 11th that natural population growth was achieved.

According to the '2020 Resident Registration Population Statistics' released by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on the 3rd, Songpa-gu recorded 3,824 births and 2,318 deaths last year, resulting in a natural increase of 1,506 people.

This figure accounts for 71.6% of the total natural population increase in Seoul. Last year, Seoul's natural population growth was only 2,104 (48,055 births and 45,951 deaths).

In particular, while South Korea experienced a 'population dead cross' phenomenon where deaths outnumbered births last year, the district analyzed that its efforts to create a child-friendly environment have shown results.

As a key project of the 7th elected term, the district expanded public daycare centers to 100 locations by August last year, provided Seoul's first nighttime emergency care service, expanded communal childcare sharing centers, and continuously promoted the 'One Company, One Large Family Support' program, fostering a community environment where child-rearing is shared.

This year, the district plans to extend childbirth congratulatory allowances, previously provided from the second child onward, to the first child as well, and to implement various health support projects for the elderly to further address declining birth rates and aging population challenges.

Last year, the district recorded a resident registration population of 667,960, maintaining its position as the largest autonomous district in Seoul by population.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, stated, “Despite the trend of South Korea's population cliff, Songpa-gu's natural population growth will be a great driving force for regional development,” adding, “We will continue to create an environment where newlyweds and children can live happily and sustainably, making Songpa a continuously developing district.”

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