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Busan City Holds 2nd Population Change Response Task Force (TF) Meeting

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Busan Metropolitan City held the 2nd Population Change Response Task Force (TF) Meeting at 10:00 AM on April 3 in the 7th-floor conference room at City Hall, presided over by the Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs.

This meeting follows the Busan Population Change Response Strategy established in September last year. It aims to address issues such as population aging, low birth rates, and the need for regulatory reform through actionable policy discussions.

Key topics included:

• ●Expansion of employment support programs for the “new middle-aged” demographic to promote continued participation in the workforce and ensure income stability after retirement

• ●Promotion of work-life balance through family-friendly workplace policies, support for women returning to work, and public awareness campaigns

• ●Identification and reform of outdated regulations that hinder population inflow and local development

In 2024, Busan supported 490 participants through middle-aged job programs. This year, the city will significantly expand support to 1,100 individuals. Plans include:

• ●Employment matching and internships utilizing retirees’ career experience

• ●Flexible work opportunities for those not seeking full-time positions

• ●Social jobs that fulfill community needs and provide social value

Additionally, the city will expand family-friendly practices in the public sector and strengthen support for certified family-friendly and work-life balance-leading companies. It will also improve support systems for women with career breaks and increase public outreach to shift perceptions of work-life harmony.

To promote long-term demographic recovery, the city will also launch a regulatory review initiative focused on identifying and improving policies that block population inflow or restrict settlement. Public participation will be encouraged through a citizen idea contest for regulatory reform in population policy.

Busan’s TF was first established in October 2024 to respond collectively—across all departments—to the city’s complex demographic challenges under a "One-Team" approach.

In the first TF meeting, the city reviewed key action plans under the Busan Population Change Response Strategy and introduced initiatives such as:

• ●The HAHA365 Project for senior employment and engagement

• ●Housing innovation policies

• ●Vacant home utilization strategies and sustainable community development plans

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Lee Jun-seung, Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs, stated:
"Based on the outcomes of this meeting, we will develop practical population policies that citizens can truly feel. Through a well-structured TF, we will actively pursue key strategies to mitigate population decline and proactively respond to our changing demographic landscape."