Jeju Island offering cheap rent to newlyweds to tackle low fertility rate (ABC/22 Oct 2024)

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that Jeju Island is offering newlyweds subsidized housing to combat South Korea’s low birth rate, the lowest in the world. Despite significant government spending, experts point to gender inequality as the main obstacle, with women shouldering most child-rearing responsibilities. While Jeju's initiative is a step forward, broader reforms are needed to improve family support and address gender inequality.