Navigating the Demographic Shift in Aging East Asian Societies (AsiaSociety/25 Sep 2024)

The Asia Society Policy Institute roundtable discussed East Asia’s demographic crisis, emphasizing South Korea's declining birth rate due to economic pressures and cultural norms. Experts highlighted challenges like low marriage rates, inadequate gender policies, and youth unemployment. The discussion called for innovative policy solutions, including better family support, workplace reforms, and improved integration of foreign workers to address these demographic challenges.