South Korea’s ruling party is reportedly considering a plan to exempt men from military service if they have three or more children before the age of 30.
However, the plan has been met with criticism over its feasibility.
The opposition party clarified that the proposal was just an idea and that there are no plans to formally pursue it.
The controversy stems from a broader policy proposal aimed at addressing the country’s low birth rate.
The proposal also includes increasing cash subsidies for families with young children and implementing mandatory