South Korea's non-marital births reach record high (Chosun/29 Aug 2024)

The Chosun Daily reports on the rise in non-marital births in South Korea, which reached a record 4.7% in 2023. Despite this increase, South Korea's support for unmarried parents is minimal, especially compared to other countries like France, the UK, and the US, where non-marital births are common and supported by more inclusive policies. As South Korea grapples with a low fertility rate, there are growing calls to redefine family structures and reduce the stigma around single parenthood to alleviate the fertility crisis.