Ministry of Gender Equality and Family

South Korean youth employment and support initiatives

13 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: South Korean municipalities launch youth content creation programs

South Korea continues to expand regional initiatives aimed at enhancing youth employment, social support, and community engagement. Building on previous efforts in housing, financial education, and integrated welfare mod

South Korean childcare and youth welfare initiatives

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean government to expand public jobs to 86,000 positions

South Korea is implementing comprehensive welfare measures to address low birth rates and support youth. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is consolidating benefits into a ‘Child Welcome Subsidy’ plan. Under this system

South Korean municipal welfare and education funding

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korean cities expand menstrual product subsidies for female youth

Local governments in South Korea are implementing various fiscal adjustments and welfare programs. In Seoul’s Yongsan District, authorities are investing 758.4 million won into 25 projects to improve school environments,

Methylphenidate misuse in South Korea

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea's MFDS to inspect ADHD medication misuse ahead of CSAT

South Korean authorities have raised alarms regarding the misuse of methylphenidate, an ADHD medication frequently misidentified by students and parents as a ‘study drug’ for academic enhancement. Data from the Ministry

South Korean gender equality and victim protection measures

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korea strengthens protection for gender-based violence victims

South Korea is implementing new initiatives to address gender equality and protect victims of gender-based violence. In late September 2026, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family launched the ‘2026 Gender Equality S

South Korean e-cigarette consumption and regulation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: South Korea sees rise in e-cigarette use as traditional smoking declines

South Korea is experiencing a shift in tobacco consumption patterns, characterized by a decline in traditional cigarette smoking and a significant rise in e-cigarette use. Data from the 2025 Korea National Health and Nut

South Korean marriage and demographic trends

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korean men and Japanese women international marriages hit 24-year high

South Korean marriage patterns are undergoing demographic and cultural shifts. Data from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family indicates a rise in first-time marriages where the woman is older than the man, reaching