Publication
The Korean Economic Forum
Dissecting Interregional Job Mobility in Korea using Big Data from National Pension Service
Paul Jeon (, Jeonbuk National University) and Moon Jung Choi (Bank of Korea)Year 2024Vol. 16No. 4
Abstract
We investigate the pattern of job mobility across regions using the big data of
National Pension Service. Our results from Logit regressions indicate that the
probability of interregional job mobility is significantly higher for the
young-aged, male, high income earners or those who employed in large or
aged establishments. Also, the probability is higher in service than
manufacturing sector, and in regions other than Seoul. Our findings imply that
interregional job mobility exacerbates population decrease and brain drain in local
area. To alleviate the population imbalance across regions, more decent jobs
should be provided in local area.