[연합뉴스TV 스페셜] 146회 : 대한민국은 어쩌다 '서울공화국' 됐나 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Yonhap News TV Special] Episode 146: How Did South Korea Become the 'Republic of Seoul'? Discussions regarding the "relocation of the administrative capital" are heating up South Korea. The "theory of moving the capital to Sejong" is attracting significant attention not only within the political sphere but also across the entire nation, given its powerful repercussions. Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is the core of the nation in every aspect—politics, finance, media, education, and culture—and it can be said that South Korea's history has been characterized by "concentration in Seoul." We live in an era where being born and living in Seoul has become a "privilege" and a "credential"! Looking at the old saying, "Send horses to Jeju Island, and people to Seoul," or Jeong Yak-yong's story of "Seongjeo-simni" (living within 10 li of the city walls), which advises, "Even if you die, live within 10 li of Seoul," we can see that the phenomenon of concentration in Seoul is a story of desire that has a long history. The government has constructed innovation cities and relocated public institutions to the provinces to narrow the gap between Seoul and the regions, but the "Republic of Seoul" problem persists as the majority of people live a "half-day migratory" lifestyle, commuting to and from North Chungcheong Province. Regional balanced development is a long-term national strategy for the next hundred years. This is a matter directly linked to the sustainable future of South Korea and is a pressing issue of our time that our society must seriously consider. We explore ways to break down the entrenched Republic of Seoul and enable Seoul and the provinces to coexist, as well as the reasons why "balanced development" is important. PD: Lee Hye-seon AD: Yoo Chan-hong Writers: Kim Eun-a, Song Eun-young Yonhap News TV Article Inquiries and Tips: KakaoTalk/Line jebo23 ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV YouTube Channel https://goo.gl/VuCJMi ▣ The Beginning of Korean News: Yonhap News TV / Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/