"Travel and sports visits have a great effect on the economy of the declining population."

In order to revitalize the economy in areas where the population is declining, it has been analyzed that the increase in the number of visitors through travel and sports has a great effect.

According to an analysis of credit card consumption patterns in population declining areas over the past three years by the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute, non-residents account for more than 40% of the region's total consumption expenditure.

Non-residents, in particular, spent 60% more than residents in the travel industry and 13% more in the sports sector.

The researcher pointed out that it is necessary to develop a variety of travel, sports, and cultural products that can increase local visits and stays in order to prevent local extinction due to low birth rates.