Assemblyman Choi Hyun-dong Proposes Direction for Damyang-gun's Response in the Era of Accelerated Local Extinction

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 12th, Choi Hyundong, Chair of the Industry and Construction Committee of the Damyang County Council, presented his views on Damyang County's response direction in an era of accelerated local extinction due to continuous population decline and population polarization between urban and rural areas during the 3rd plenary session of the 316th regular meeting, announced on the 13th.

Councilor Choi pointed out, "The crisis of local extinction caused by continuous population decline and concentration of population in large cities continues, and at the same time, the national overall population is decreasing, along with worsening polarization between urban and rural areas."

Damyang County has so far implemented various demand-centered policies to solve the population decline problem, but it is known that the effects have been less than expected.

Councilor Choi emphasized, "It is necessary to promote policies in a new direction that can enhance Damyang's spatial attractiveness and create a 'living population' to increase the region's consumption power and productivity."

The living population refers to all people who visit Damyang for purposes such as residence, commuting, tourism, and attending school.

To this end, he stressed, "Efforts and policies must be carried out in parallel to enhance Damyang's attractiveness by making it ▲ a good place for returning farmers and residents, ▲ a good place for business and commerce, and ▲ a good place for rest and tourism."

Councilor Choi Hyundong requested "administrative and financial support and active interest from the executive branch to enhance Damyang's value in the future."

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