South Korea county head calls on brides
Low birth rate in rural areas
County head Kim Hee-Su in South Korea stated that due to population decline and low birth rates in rural areas, it is necessary to bring foreign brides from Sri Lanka and Vietnam to marry young men. According to Kim, "if it has come to this, we need to import young women from Sri Lanka or Vietnam to marry young men in rural areas." This statement caused a public scandal.
Context
South Korea is experiencing declining birth rates and population reduction.
Summary:
A county chief in South Korea proposed bringing foreign brides from Sri Lanka and Vietnam to address low birth rates in rural areas, sparking public controversy.
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