South Korea's Plans To Tackle Population Crisis in 2025 (Newsweek/3 Jan 2025)

Newsweek reports that South Korea continues to struggle with its population crisis despite extensive policy efforts, including expanded parental leave, subsidized housing loans, and increased support for postpartum care. New initiatives aim to boost father participation in parental leave and alleviate financial burdens for families, but political instability has delayed key measures, including the creation of a dedicated population ministry. Experts remain skeptical about significant progress as the nation faces persistent demographic challenges.