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1. What are the advantages of living in big cities?

    대도시에 사는 것의 장점들은 무엇이 있나요?

2. What do you think of living in rural areas?

   시골 지역에 사는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하나요?

3. Do you think urban drift will continue in the future?

   도심 몰림 현상이 미래에 계속 될 것이라고 생각하나요?

4. What measures can be taken to tackle the population imbalance?

   인구 불균형을 해결하기 위해서 어떤 조치들이 취해질 수 있나요?

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1. What are the advantages of living in big cities?
Right… Well I guess there are several benefits to living in urban areas. I mean, big cities tend to have good transport links, so… It’s easy to get around. You’ve got the subway, a handy bus transport system, stuff like that. Plus… In built-up areas there’s usually a more developed cultural life, like, there are more museums and cinemas, which can make life more stimulating. In my case… I live in Seoul, and I’m never short of anything to do here… So, basically, there are various advantages to living in big cities.

2. What do you think of living in rural areas?
OK… I suppose there are pros and cons. I mean, in terms of positive aspects, country life tends to be less stressful cos the competition isn’t as fierce as in cities, which is beneficial for your mental well-being. That said… there are usually poor transport links, meaning it takes ages to get anywhere, and life is often more tedious since there normally aren’t many places to hang out or things to do. For example… one of my friends lives in a sleepy town just outside of Seoul, and he often complains about how boring life is there. So… I guess there are benefits and drawbacks.

3. Do you think urban drift will continue in the future?
Well… Yeah, I think so. I mean, at the moment, people want to live in cities for all sorts of reasons. For instance… People move to cities to take advantage of a wider range of job opportunities, and it’s especially crucial to have a stable income these days cos of rising living costs… Another example is that in urban areas there tend to be higher quality educational and health facilities, and both of those are significant factors in leading a successful life. Personally, many of my friends’ families have lived in the countryside for generations but they’re now moving to the city for those reasons. So… I think this trend will continue in the future.

 4. What measures can be taken to tackle the population imbalance?
Hmm… That’s a tough one… I guess there are various solutions. I mean, the government could invest more money in the agricultural industry so that people return to farm work. Farming is maybe no longer a secure way to earn a living, but with some government subsidies, it could be more viable. Next… Perhaps businesses could relocate to rural areas. That way, company workers would move away from cities and the population would be more evenly distributed. So… there are several measures, I think.

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