This study aims to analyze the economic and employment issues
arising from the widening gap between the Seoul metropolitan areas
and non-metropolitan areas and to propose region-led strategies for
creating decent jobs. This study defines the concep...
This study aims to analyze the economic and employment issues
arising from the widening gap between the Seoul metropolitan areas
and non-metropolitan areas and to propose region-led strategies for
creating decent jobs. This study defines the concept of decent jobs
based on existing indicator systems while incorporating recent
changes in the domestic labor market. Additionally, job space model
was developed to explore policy directions for revitalizing local
economies.
An analysis of the distribution of decent jobs across regions reveals
that Seoul and Gyeonggi Provinces shows the highest proportion,
while non-metropolitan areas face a shortage of such jobs. This
disparity is primarily driven by differences in industrial structures
and the dual structure of the labor market between metropolitan and
non-metropolitan areas. Consequently, customized policies are
required to create jobs at the regional level in order to prevent youth
outmigration and stimulate local economies.
Furthermore, by applying the concept of “job space,” this study
examines regional job creation mechanisms and derives strategies
that consider the jobs similarity and complementarity required for
different occupations. Policy measures are proposed to establish a
virtuous cycle in terms of the job space, including systematizing job
indicators, formulating workforce development policies and building
governance structures to address labor market mismatches.
By presenting these policy implications, this study seeks to
contribute to sustainable balanced development by creating decent
jobs.