South Korea’s birth rate remains the lowest in the world, driven by a range of factors contributing to this alarming trend. From the financial pressures of raising children to the challenges of balancing career and family, many women face significant obstacles when deciding whether to have children. In this video, NOVAsia interviews Mira Lee, a visiting professor at Yonsei University and a leader in the HR field, to explore the reasons behind this phenomenon and get to know about her own suggestions on improving the situation of South Korea’s shrinking population.
Born in China, Xinpei is a graduate student at Yonsei GSIS currently pursuing a master’s degree in global studies. Her interest in independent media has motivated her to become an influencer on Chinese media platforms. After coming to Yonsei, Xinpei is determined to learn more about journalism and international communication, trying to figure out the essence of issues by hearing different voices. Also, she really hopes to become an outstanding hip-hop dancer one day.
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