{
  "id": 3473074,
  "title": "[VIDEO] Life as a stay-at-home dad raising 4 kids in Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/video-life-as-a-stay-at-home-dad-raising-4-kids-in-korea",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/video/howdykorea/20260826/video-life-as-a-stay-at-home-dad-raising-4-kids-in-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a society where financial stability is often seen as a prerequisite for marriage and childbirth, a family in Korea stands out as an exception. Moon Hyun-jun, a father of four and a stay-at-home husband, defies the prevailing norms and embraces the possibility of raising a family even without a house or a stable job.\n\nWhen he met his wife, Cho Anna, Hyun-jun had never imagined becoming a husband or a father. He admits to internalizing the conditions of impossibility, as many young people today do. However, the birth of their first child prompted a shift in their approach to family life.\n\nTo ensure the well-being of their four children, Hyun-jun chose to become the primary caregiver, while his wife took on the responsibilities of managing the household and securing a dual-income for the family. This unconventional approach challenges the traditional gender roles and highlights the adaptability of families in the face of changing societal expectations.",
  "summary": "For some time now, money has replaced love in the hearts of young Koreans. Ahead of marriage, keywords like homeownership, \"seudeme\" (wedding studio photography, dress and makeup) and dual-income households have taken center stage. Under the prevailing perception that marriage and childbirth are nearly impossible without financial backing, Korean society has inevitably faced the natural…",
  "key_points": [
    "Moon Hyun-jun, a stay-at-home dad, raises four kids in Korea.",
    "He defies financial stability norms to prioritize family life.",
    "Wife manages household while Hyun-jun cares for children."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[VIDEO] Life as a stay-at-home dad raising 4 kids in Korea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/video-life-as-a-stay-at-home-dad-raising-4-kids-in-korea-3474509",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:27:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}