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Wealth vs. Parenthood: Young South Koreans Grapple with Ethics of Family Planning in Poverty

SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In a nation grappling with low birth rates, a controversial debate is taking root among its younger generation. The crux of the argument: Should financial status be a barrier to starting a family? This discourse, which is gaining momentum on social media, pits the ideal of preventing the inheritance of [...]

Fatherhood Disputes Over Babies Born 300 Days Post-Divorce Get Easier

SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Justice issued a public notice on September 29 stating revisions to standing family laws had been passed by the National Assembly. Previously, babies born 200 days after the date of marriage or 300 days after the date of divorce were classified as children of the mother’s [...]