Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, has become the first major city classified as at risk of disappearing due to a rapidly aging population and declining birth rates. Recent analysis highlights the severity of the demographic crisis that Busan is confronting, raising alarm about the future sustainability of the city. As of March 2024, Busan’s extinction risk … Continue reading Busan Faces Risk of Disappearance Amid Aging Population and Low Birth Rates