No-Kids Zones in Country With World’s Lowest Birthrate
only time will tell: we have to wait to find out how or what will happen in the future, because it’s uncertain now
South Korea is a country fighting a battle with the world’s lowest birthrate. This low birthrate has people debating something you might not expect – “No-kids zones.”
Nearly 80 of these “No-kids zones” exist on the vacation island of Jeju alone. In places such as cafes and restaurants, these zones give adults a break from kids. But is a break from children what Korea needs?
The birthrate in South Korea dropped to a record low of 0.78 last year. A rate of 2.1 is needed for a stable population. It’s even lower than in Japan, which is known as the world’s “grayest” nation, with a rate of 1.3.
Lawmaker Yong Hye-in is leading a fight against these zones. She wants to make sure children are included in society. Will she succeed? Only time will tell.
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