Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea men, women have largest disparity on intention to have children

Korea exhibits the largest disparity between men and women in their intention to have children among major United Nations member states, yet ranked the highest in terms of how important they think childbirth is, according to a recent survey.

2025-07-16

Gov't earmarks 88.5 trillion won for response to low birth rate, aging population in 2025

The government will spend 88.5 trillion won ($64.8 billion) this year alone to help boost the country's low fertility rate and address problems associated with its rapidly aging population, the Health Ministry said Friday.

2025-07-04

Suspect in California fertility clinic bombing dies by suicide in jail

The man charged with supplying explosives used to bomb a California fertility clinic in May took his own life while in pretrial custody, the Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled in autopsy results made public on Thursday.

2025-06-27

Man charged with supplying chemicals to Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber dies in custody

Daniel Park, charged with supplying chemicals to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber, died in federal custody shortly after his arrest.

2025-06-26

Daniel Jongyon Park dies in custody after being indicted for bombing outside U.S. fertility clinic

Daniel Jongyon Park, who was indicted as an accomplice in last month's car bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, died in custody on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

2025-06-25

Marriages, births climb for 12 consecutive months in Seoul

Seoul’s marriage and birthrates have risen for 12 consecutive months, with the city recording its highest number of monthly births in three years — signaling a rebound in key demographic indicators.

2025-06-08

BOK chief warns that cutthroat culture in capital jeopardizes growth

Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said that the inordinate population concentration in Seoul, with its competitive work culture, is driving the dismal birthrate, which will in turn kill the country's growth prospects.

2025-03-14

Korean population set to shrink by half in next 60 years, despite recent rebound

Korea's population may decrease to 27.5 million by 2085, influenced by gender norms and high costs of housing and education, according to an OECD report.

2025-03-07

How to navigate the national emergency

the government must rekindle the stalled labor, regulatory and pension reforms.

2024-06-25

Yoon to create new senior secretary position to tackle low birthrate

President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered aides to establish a new senior presidential secretary position tackling Korea's low birthrate, the presidential office said on Monday.

2024-05-13