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Evolution of Employment Centers in Seoul

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  • Myung–jin Jun
  • Seong–kyu Ha

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The objectives of this study are to identify employment centers in Seoul for 1981, 1991, and 1996 and to examine the dynamics of urban spatial structure. We found that Seoul has experienced polycentric spatial transformation since 1981, having one major center (CBD) and two sub–centers. Like most Western cities, Seoul has experienced significant CBD decline during 1981–1996. Employment share of the CBD has decreased dramatically from 34.5% in 1981 to 17% in 1996, and absolute number of employment in the CBD has decreased by about 170,000 during 1981–1996. As two sub–centers have emerged since 1981, the role of the CBD as a provider of high–order services such as FIRE has shifted into the sub–centers. We also found that the polycentric urban form in Seoul makes average commuting distance longer.

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  • Myung–jin Jun & Seong–kyu Ha, 2002. "Evolution of Employment Centers in Seoul," Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 14(2), pages 117-132, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revurb:v:14:y:2002:i:2:p:117-132
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-940X.00051
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