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. 2022 Oct 5;37(42):e304. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e304

Table 4. Policies already implemented (2006–2020) and future (2021–2025) plans to overcome the low birth rate in Korea.

Plans
A. The 1st Plan for Aging Society and Population in Korea (2006–2010)
Support for the departure of newlyweds, alleviating the economic and social burden of families with children
Expansion of childcare support infrastructure, expansion of support for pregnancy and childbirth
Balance work and family, create a family-friendly social culture
Reinforcement of maternity protection, creation of family-friendly workplace culture, reinforcement of school social education, and creation of family culture
Create a safe growth environment, and establish a social support system for healthy growth for children and adolescents
Support for self-reliance of children in poverty
B. The Plan for Aging Society and Population in Korea (2011–2015)
Daily work-family balance
Reducing the burden of marriage, childbirth, and child-rearing
Creation of a healthy growth environment for children and adolescents
C. The 3rd Plan for Aging Society and Population in Korea (2016–2020) and revisions for 2019
The 3rd basic plan (2016–2020)
Strengthening measures for youth employment and housing
Realization of social responsibility for births such as infertility
Expanding customized care and reforming education
Resolving the blind spot for work-family balance
Plan revisions (2019)
Minimizing the burden of childbirth and child support, maximizing time spent with children
Establishing a dense and high-quality care system
A society where everyone can be proud regardless of whether they are married or have children
A country where the happy life of young women and children is guaranteed
D. The 4th Plan for Aging Society and Population in Korea (2021–2025) (progress direction)
Realization of a work environment that allows for both work and parenting
Establishment of a work environment suitable for each individual’s life
Realizing work-life balance through innovation in working methods and culture
Creating a gender-equal workplace, strengthening the relief and prevention of sexual harassment and discrimination in employment
Establishing a high-quality and equitable care system for children
Guaranteeing children’s household income, strengthening living support, and ensuring balanced development and growth of children
Strengthening the safety net for children and adolescents
Comprehensive guarantee of sexual and reproductive rights, lifetime reproductive health management, and disease prevention
Guaranteed healthy and safe pregnancy and childbirth