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Two New Research Reports Published
- Date 2025-04-28
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KIHASA has published "Time and Economic Resources of Single-Parent Families and Policies" and "A Case Study on Sweden's Population Policy."
1. "Time and Economic Resources of Single-Parent Families and Policies," Lee Ayoung, et al.
This study analyzes the complex challenges of economic hardship and time poverty experienced by single-parent households. Despite their active engagement in both work and caregiving, the current support system often limits access and undermine self-sufficiency due to rigid eligibility criteria, abrupt benefit cutoffs, and income reversal effects. Time-related support remains narrowly focused on low-income groups, while structural blind spots within the labor market further constrain access to effective caregiving support. The study offers policy recommendations to enhance both economic and time related support systems, aiming to strengthen the foundation for self-sufficient among simgle-parent families and improve their overall quality of life.2."A Case Study on Sweden's Population Policy," by Shin Young-Kyu, et al.
South Korea faces a demographic crisis with low fertility rates and an aging population despite long-standing governmental interventions. In contrast, Sweden has maintained relatively higher fertility rates through comprehensive policies, including family support, labor market strategies, and immigration frameworks. Sweden’s policies evolved from targeted fertility measures in the 1930s to gender equality initiatives and socio-economic strategies that promote employment stability and social integration. South Korea can learn from Sweden's holistic approach by aligning family, labor, immigration, and pension policies while fostering a more inclusive immigration policy and reducing childcare burdens through cultural and institutional reforms.