South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population
Yeongyang County in South Korea, facing population decline and potential extinction, is planning to invite approximately 40 Myanmar refugees to settle in the area. This initiative aims to revitalize the community and prevent its disappearance, with officials hoping to welcome the first families as early as the second half of this year.
Yeongyang, located about 230 kilometers from Seoul, has the lowest population among South Korean districts, excluding islands. To combat this, the county is collaborating with the justice ministry to accept refugees from the Karen ethnic minority, who have been displaced by ongoing conflict in Myanmar. In 2023, Myanmar nationals constituted the largest group of recognized refugees in South Korea, highlighting the potential for this program to provide a new home for those in need while addressing the county's demographic challenges.
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Yeongyang County in South Korea, facing population decline and potential extinction, is planning to invite approximately 40 Myanmar refugees to settle in the area. This initiative aims to revitalize the community and prevent its disappearance, with officials hoping to welcome the first families as early as the second half of this year.
Yeongyang, located about 230 kilometers from Seoul, has the lowest population among South Korean districts, excluding islands. To combat this, the county is collaborating with the justice ministry to accept refugees from the Karen ethnic minority, who have been displaced by ongoing conflict in Myanmar. In 2023, Myanmar nationals constituted the largest group of recognized refugees in South Korea, highlighting the potential for this program to provide a new home for those in need while addressing the county's demographic challenges.
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