Results of Social Survey in Gokseong-gun: Satisfaction with Residential Environment, Need for Business Attraction

Housing 83.9%, Infrastructure 87.8%, Parking Lot 75.4% County Residents' Satisfaction

Needed Policy: 'Attracting Companies through Industrial Complex Development' at 30.3%

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon] According to the 2021 Gokseong-gun social survey results, residents of Gokseong-gun consider attracting companies as the most important factor for regional revitalization.

Gokseong-gun conducted the 2021 social survey from August 27 to September 8, targeting 828 sample households and residents aged 15 and older within the region over 9 days.

The survey consisted of 44 items across four categories: population, consumption/income, welfare, and education, aiming to understand the social interests and awareness of local residents.

According to the published data, while the population of Gokseong-gun decreased significantly in 2020, the number of households increased.

As of December 31, 2020, the number of households was 15,414, an increase of 125 households compared to 2019, while the population (28,039 people) decreased by 848 people (2.9%) from the previous year. The increase in single elderly households living alone appears to be a major cause.

Satisfaction with the residential environment showed a higher percentage of 'satisfied' responses than 'dissatisfied' in all categories.

Regarding housing, 83.9%, infrastructure 87.8%, and parking lots 75.4% of residents responded that they felt at least moderate satisfaction.

The policy considered most necessary for population growth was 'attracting companies through the creation of industrial complexes,' which accounted for 30.3%.

Following that, 'job (employment and entrepreneurship) support policies' ranked second at 24.8%.

For policies needed for local youth, 'job creation policies' ranked highest at 48.7%, indicating the need to develop policies that meet the job demands of local youth.

Regarding policies necessary for regional economic revitalization, 'expansion of industrial and agricultural industrial complexes' (33.3%) and 'attracting investment from companies and institutions' (18.9%) ranked first and second, respectively.

In particular, 83% of residents supported attracting factory tenants.

It is urgent to select strategic industries according to regional characteristics, attract related companies, and prepare appropriate incentives so that private companies can increase employment.

The most necessary policy for agricultural development was 'focused cultivation of local specialties,' which accounted for 35.8%.

The specialized crops that need focused cultivation were responded to in the order of 'melon (35.5%),' 'taro (19.6%),' and 'rice (13.0%).'

It seems important to quickly respond to a demand-driven market by diversifying the commercialization of specialized crops and moving away from a supply-centered approach.

A Gokseong-gun official stated, "We plan to develop policies that meet residents' demands by utilizing the survey results."

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon cha6960@asiae.co.kr

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