3 municipalities added to list of 'depopulation' areas, total at 92

South Korea has officially designated three additional municipalities as depopulation areas, bringing the nationwide total to 92. The announcement was made on October 7 in Seoul.

The inclusion of these three new regions reflects the ongoing demographic challenges facing South Korea, characterized by low birth rates and regional population decline. The ongoing expansion of the depopulation list highlights the widespread nature of the country's demographic crisis, which continues to impact local jurisdictions across the nation.