Focusing on well-being over numbers is solution to low birth rates (Chosun/30 Sep 2024)

The Chosun Daily interviews a demography expert who highlights gender inequality and high education costs as major contributors to South Korea's low birth rate. They argue that government efforts to boost birth rates may backfire without addressing cultural issues, such as the unequal division of household labor. The interview emphasizes that focusing on overall well-being, rather than numbers, is key to addressing the crisis, suggesting that improving quality of life could naturally lead to higher fertility rates.