Recently, according to a survey report by Korean TV**, 56% of young people in South Korea in their 20s and 30s said they intend to emigrate overseas, and more than 70% of Korean couples in their 20s and 30s are considering immigrating. This data has aroused widespread concern in society and caused people to think deeply about the future of South Korea.
According to South Korea's immigration services, South Korea has steadily sent 600,000 people out of the country each year over the past decade. This figure raises concerns about South Korea's future, especially considering that in the whole of 2022, there were only 24With 90,000 births, South Korea is facing a serious problem of population outflow.
According to data from South Korea's authoritative marriage information company, this phenomenon is not an isolated case, but a general trend throughout the 20 to 30 age group. In this regard, experts have raised questions: why are the younger generations of developed countries, once known as one of the four Asian tigers, choosing overseas one after another?
Financial pressure: living beyond your means
In the survey, the main reason cited by many young people was financial stress. Competition in South Korean society is fierce, and problems such as high housing prices and high education costs make the younger generation feel a lot of pressure in life. "In South Korea, it is difficult to find a stable job even with a high degree of education, housing prices are high, and the cost of living is under great pressure, which makes me think about other countries to look for better development opportunities," said one young man. ”
The challenges behind the miracle of the Han River
As a developed country in Asia, South Korea's economy has risen at an astonishing rate, once known as the "miracle of the Han River". However, with the change of social structure and the intensification of international competition, South Korea is facing many challenges. Factors such as inequality caused by rapid economic growth, fierce competition in the workplace, and high work pressure have become one of the reasons why young people choose to leave.
Global vision: the pursuit of a broader space for development
In addition to economic factors, the younger generation also hopes to gain more development space and international opportunities through immigration. "Being abroad gives me access to more different cultures and more international opportunities, which is a boost for my personal and professional development," said one young professional. ”
Migration is relatively small, but a cause for great concern
Although in absolute terms, South Korea's immigration is relatively small, with about 7 million overseas immigrants registered in 2020, compared to India's 18 million. However, considering that South Korea's total population is less than 51 million, this figure equates to 15% of ethnic Koreans choosing to live abroad. The impact of this small population loss on South Korea's society and economy cannot be ignored.
**Response: Develop policies to promote the return of international students
In the face of the collective choice of young people, South Korea** said that it is paying close attention and will formulate corresponding policies to strive to improve the country's economic environment and social system to retain more young talents. At the same time, it also plans to provide more opportunities and benefits for international students to return to their home countries, so as to reduce the pressure of domestic brain drain.