- Environmental Migration and Labor Market
- ㆍ 저자명
- Young-ookJang
- ㆍ 간행물명
- World Economy Brief
- ㆍ 권/호정보
- 2023년|23권 (통권13호)|pp.1-8 (8 pages)
- ㆍ 발행정보
- 대외경제정책연구원|한국
- ㆍ 파일정보
- 기타|ENG| PDF텍스트
- ㆍ 주제분야
- 사회과학
This report highlights the significant impact of climate change on migration patterns and the need for Korea to prepare for the influx of climate migrants. While natural disasters have historically caused population displacement, the effects of climate change-induced slow-onset changes, such as rising sea levels and droughts, are increasingly evident. Environmental migration disrupts social, labor, and industrial structures in sending and receiving countries, particularly through labor migration, which affects wages, employment rates, production costs, commodity prices, and business cycles. The study by Jang et al. (2022) investigates regional patterns of environmental migration and the potential labor market implications. Although Korea is currently unaffected, it is projected to experience an increase in climate migrants in the near future, as Southeast Asian and South Asian countries facing climate and environmental challenges contribute significantly to Korea's migrant population. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding the socio-economic characteristics of potential migrants to develop appropriate policies to mitigate the negative impacts of this anticipated influx. By proactively addressing these challenges, Korea can better prepare for the future dynamics of climate-induced migration and its impact on society, labor markets, and industrial sectors.