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South Korea Faces Parental Leave Surge Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

1/28/2026

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In 2025, South Korea's 184,519 parents took parental leave, including 67,196 men.
The government supports the initiative with measures like the 10am start programme.
South Korea's trade relations with the United States face tension as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens higher tariffs due to delays in legislative action.
Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting bribes.

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Story summary

In 2025, South Korea's 184,519 parents took parental leave, including 67,196 men.
The government supports the initiative with measures like the 10am start programme.
South Korea's trade relations with the United States face tension as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens higher tariffs due to delays in legislative action.
Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting bribes.