Govt. plans to unveil road map to tackle low birth rate, aging population (KoreaHerald/27 Oct 2024)

The Korea Herald reports that the Yoon administration plans a new population ministry and strategy to address South Korea’s low birth rate and aging population. Key measures include expanded pregnancy loss leave, flexible support for infertility treatments, and tax deferrals for family-friendly businesses. The government will also replace parenting terms with more positive language, marking a shift in its demographic approach.