SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s younger generation views childbirth as both deeply rewarding and uniquely burdensome, according to a new international survey that highlights the country’s persistent struggle with low fertility. A report released Sunday by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, based on a 2024 survey of adults aged 20 [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government is considering a major overhaul of how it grants pension credits for childbirth and military service, moving from a system of post-retirement adjustments to upfront support — a change that could save nearly 88 trillion won ($65 billion) in state finances over the long term, [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that forest therapy significantly benefits the mental health of pregnant women and enhances their attachment to their unborn children. The Korea Forest Welfare Institute (KFWI), under the Korea Forest Service, announced on January 17 the results of its Healthy Birth, Happy Family initiative, launched [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of babies born in South Korea rose for the first time in nine years last year, government data showed Friday, in a rare turnaround for the nation grappling with one of the world’s lowest fertility rates. A total of 242,334 babies were born last year, up 3.1 [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid South Korea’s declining birthrate, corporations are stepping up with innovative and generous measures to support employees who choose to have children. From cash incentives to tailored family support policies, the private sector is playing a growing role in addressing the country’s demographic challenges. Buoyed by a groundbreaking policy [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of babies born in South Korea increased by the largest margin in almost 14 years in September, data showed Wednesday, as the country is struggling to address the grim demographic changes of ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging. A total of 20,590 babies were born in September, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly 7 in 10 South Koreans believe that couples can live together without getting married, and almost 40 percent support having children outside of wedlock, a government report showed Tuesday, signaling a shift in perceptions around marriage and childbearing in the traditionally conservative country. The report was based on [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Statistics Korea released expanded results from its national census on October 30, revealing significant shifts in the country’s marriage and demographic patterns. According to the census, among 42.94 million South Korean citizens aged 18 and over, 12.68 million (29.5%) have never been married, while 24.32 million (56.6%) are married with [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of babies born in South Korea increased on-year for the second consecutive month in August, data showed Wednesday, amid lingering demographic challenges caused by the ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging. A total of 20,098 babies were born in August, up 5.9 percent from a year earlier, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of babies born in South Korea rose by the largest margin in 12 years in July as the country is struggling to address the grim demographic changes of ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging, data showed Wednesday. A total of 20,601 babies were born in July, up [...]