The reason for the decline of garment factories in Korea is not simply a matter of the economy or trends. It is a matter of ‘industrial structure.’ Why has it become difficult for garment factories to survive in Korea, while they continue to operate overseas? And in what direction is the Korean garment industry changing now? In this article, we summarize the structural reasons by comparing the domestic and international situations. Why Are Korean Garment Factories Inevitably Shrinking? Structural Problems in the Garment Industry Seen Through Global Comparisons. Phenomenon: Why Are They Inevitably Shrinking? The decline of Korean garment factories is closer to a ‘structural problem’ than a matter of the economy or trends. The workforce continues to shrink, and the influx of new workers has ceased. Now, the important thing is not whether one can ‘make it,’ but...