It’s clear that financial incentives alone aren’t enough to change social and cultural attitudes toward marriage. South Korea’s declining marriage rates are likely influenced by deeper issues like high living costs, career pressures, and shifting priorities among younger generations. Rather than just offering financial handouts, addressing work-life balance, housing affordability, and gender expectations might have a bigger impact.
It’s clear that financial incentives alone aren’t enough to change social and cultural attitudes toward marriage. South Korea’s declining marriage rates are likely influenced by deeper issues like high living costs, career pressures, and shifting priorities among younger generations. Rather than just offering financial handouts, addressing work-life balance, housing affordability, and gender expectations might have a bigger impact.