Why don’t South Koreans want to have kids? episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 7, 2024 · 10 MIN

Why don’t South Koreans want to have kids?

from What in the World · host BBC World Service

South Korea has had the world’s lowest birth rate for several years. And recent figures show that it has dropping even further.Yuna Ku, a reporter in the BBC’s Seoul bureau, explains why the high cost of childcare and expectations about women in the workplace have really put young people off. She also tells us about government efforts to encourage women to have kids, including subsidised housing, IVF treatment and even cash handouts.Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Beverly Ochieng Producers: Josh Jenkins and William Lee Adams Editors: Simon Peeks

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 7, 2024

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Why don’t South Koreans want to have kids?

0:00 10:58

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of What in the World?

This episode is 10 minutes long.

When was this What in the World episode published?

This episode was published on March 7, 2024.

Can I download this What in the World episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!