'Korea's demographic crisis rooted in changing family values': Global Peace Foundation head
Korea will not reverse its demographic decline simply by spending more on policy measures, according to Hyun Jin Preston Moon, founder and chairman of the Global Peace Foundation. The deeper problem, he argues, is a transformation in how Koreans view marriage, parenthood and their obligations to one another. "The family unit is the primary and the most important cultural expression of Korea,"…
Korea's population is dwindling rapidly, not just due to economic policies, but because of shifting attitudes towards family life, contends Hyun Jin Preston Moon, the founder and chairman of the Global Peace Foundation. Moon contends that the country's unique cultural identity is at risk as the traditional family structure is being abandoned.
He asserts that the very essence of Korean culture is at stake since the institution that has long been central to the nation is no longer valued. Moon believes that addressing the fertility crisis solely as an economic issue overlooks a more fundamental shift in societal values. He advocates for the resurgence of traditional Korean family practices, which fostered close-knit intergenerational bonds, a duty to care for elders, and a sense of unity and support among generations.
Moon argues that the erosion of these customs has played a significant role in the nation's declining population trends.
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