2023 Q1-Q2: South Korean men surpass 30% as one-third of employees taking childcare leave.
In the first half of 2023, South Korean men set a record, making up one-third of employees taking childcare leave. This marks the first time the male proportion surpassed 30%. Labour data reveals a 3.2% increase in the number of employees receiving childcare leave allowances, with 69,631 employees receiving their first allowance during January to June. The growth in male workers taking childcare leave is attributed to the expansion of the national allowance for couples on childcare leave simultaneously.
August 04, 2024
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