More young South Koreans support nonmarital childbirth (Chosun/27 Dec 2024)

Chosun Daily reports that support for nonmarital childbirth is steadily increasing in South Korea, with 37% of people now in favor, nearly doubling from 21% in 2008. Younger generations lead this shift, with teenagers and those in their 20s showing the highest approval rates, especially among young women, whose support has risen significantly in recent years. These changing attitudes reflect a growing openness to alternative family structures, although nonmarital births remain relatively uncommon in South Korea, influenced by persistent cultural and societal norms.