Core Insights - The recent survey by the Korean Low Birthrate and Aging Society Committee indicates a significant increase in the willingness to marry and have children among South Koreans, with 57% of eligible women considering marriage, up from 48% a year ago [1][2] - The perception of the necessity of having children has also improved, with 70.9% of respondents now believing that having children is essential, compared to 61.1% last year [2] Group 1: Marriage and Childbearing Attitudes - The proportion of respondents with a positive view of marriage has risen to 72.9%, an increase from 70.9% in March last year [1] - The willingness to marry among respondents has increased from 61% to 65.2% over the past year [1] - Among women under 30, the positive perception of marriage has increased from 59.2% to 61%, and the intention to marry has risen from 56.6% to 64% [1] Group 2: Government Policies and Societal Changes - Respondents indicated a need for the government to enhance policies, including increasing parental leave benefits, expanding tax incentives for married and childbearing families, and improving childcare support [2] - The aging population in South Korea is a pressing issue, with over 10.24 million people aged 65 and above, accounting for more than 20% of the total population, marking the country as an "ultra-aged society" [2] - The government has implemented various measures to encourage marriage and childbirth, such as transportation subsidies for pregnant women and postpartum care allowances [2] Group 3: Long-term Considerations - The vice-chairman of the Low Birthrate and Aging Society Committee emphasized the need for long-term strategies to address structural issues like job scarcity in the capital region, which may affect marriage and childbearing intentions [3]
调查:韩国人有婚育意愿者比例升高
Xin Hua She·2025-05-21 06:19