Kayla Kim
Problem
Identification
Social context:
Many rural towns in Korea are gradually disappearing due to declining birth rates, school closures, and abandoned infrastructure. As these communities lose population and resources, concerns about safety and the future of local youth continue to grow.



Translate to: Closure Notice
This facility is closed according to the relocation plan for Gongjin Middle School.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. Gangseo Yangcheon Office of Education Support

Translate to:
More than 4,000 schools across Korea have been closed under the management of 17 city and provincial education offices.


Due to the decline of small towns caused by population loss, many train stations have been shut down and left abandoned.

Translate to: Closure Notice
This facility is closed according to the relocation plan for Gongjin Middle School.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. Gangseo Yangcheon Office of Education Support
More than 4,000 schools across Korea have been closed under the management of 17 city and provincial education offices.


