Fertility in South Korea - from past to present

Abstract

"The lifestyle of a Korean family has changed considerably over the past few decades. First of all, the trends in women’s fertility‑related choices have changed. Contemporary Korean women postpone the decision to have their first child. More and more often they opt for childlessness in order to focus on their educational development and professional career. Contemporary Korean women do not always have plans related to marriage or having children. They know that after getting married they will be under the authority of their husband and his family, and that they will have to resign from further education and career in order to take care of the house, husband, and children. However, a growing number of contemporary Korean women are inclined to pursue their professional careers while not resigning from taking care of the house and raising children" […] (fragm.)