Signal Korea's total fertility rate has stayed below 1.0 since 2018

Summary

Korea's total fertility rate fell below 1.0 in 2018 and, according to the report, has not recovered since. The report treats this persistent low fertility as a factor undermining sustainable growth. To overcome it, the report first calls for measures that support working mothers through work-family balance in SMEs. It also lists support for infertile households, for families with young children and for children and adolescents. The use of overseas workers is included among the responses that need to be prepared. The health and welfare outlook opens with this diagnosis of deepening low fertility.