Most Korean women think having a child puts them at a disadvantage (Hankyoreh/8 Oct 2024)

Hankyoreh reports that 84% of South Korean women see having children as disadvantageous, contributing to the country's low birth rate. Gender disparities in marriage, child-raising, and career sacrifices discourage women from having children, with many viewing these responsibilities as unfairly distributed compared to men. This gender gap plays a key role in South Korea's fertility crisis.