South Korean Official Suggests Importing Women To Boost Birth Rate
Summary
A South Korean politician was expelled from his party after suggesting the country could increase its population by "importing" women from other nations for marriage. His remarks faced backlash from both South Korean officials and Vietnamese representatives. South Korea has one of the lowest birth rates globally, prompting various efforts to tackle population decline.Key Facts
- South Korean official Kim Hee-soo suggested "importing" foreign women to boost the birth rate.
- Kim Hee-soo was expelled from the Democratic Party following these remarks.
- South Korea's fertility rate is around 0.75, well below the level needed to maintain its population.
- Population projections suggest South Korea's numbers could fall significantly by 2100.
- Vietnamese authorities criticized the comments, calling them disrespectful to human dignity.
- South Korea is already spending on policies like paid parental leave and subsidies to increase births.
- The country has been implementing measures like cash incentives and tax benefits to address low birth rates.
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