South Korea demographic dividend Flashcards
(10 cards)
When did South Korea undergo its rapid fertility transition?
Between 1960 and 1990.
What were the fertility rates in South Korea in 1950 and 1975?
5.4 children per woman in 1950 and 2.9 in 1975.
By what year had South Korea’s fertility rate fallen to 1.25 children per woman?
By 2016.
What family planning usage target did the South Korean government set?
45% of married couples using family planning methods.
How did South Korea support family planning services?
Invested in health centres across provinces like Gyeonggi and Jeolla to provide contraception and reproductive health services.
What legislative change shaped education policy in the 1960s?
Introduction of universal 9-year compulsory education under the Basic Education Law of 1962.
Which manufacturing hubs drove economic growth during South Korea’s development?
The Seoul–Incheon corridor and the Busan industrial zone.
How many public health centres had been established by the early 1970s?
Over 3,000 across all provinces.
What was the primary school gross enrolment rate by 1970?
Approximately 99%.
Which province’s population surpassed 5 million by 1980 due to rapid urbanisation?
Gyeonggi Province.
