韓國的出生率全世界最低，主要的原因?

除日本以外，韓國也開始出現大量草食男。很多人在觀看大量的韓劇之後，對於和韓國人談戀愛充滿許多幻想，覺得韓國社會充滿浪漫。

然而，現實社會卻告訴我們，許多男性都不積極追求戀愛，而是選擇過上獨自生活的方式。少子化和未婚現象已經漸漸成為韓國的國家議題。根據2020年的統計數據，韓國25歲至49歲的男性中，未婚比例高達47.1%，女性則達到23.9%。換言之，每兩位成年男性中就有一位單身，而女性則是每三位中就有一位單身。已經結婚的夫妻大多數也是相當年長，根據2022年的數據，韓國男性的初婚平均年齡為33.7歲，女性則為31.3歲。

此外，男女平均再婚年齡也創下歷史新高。然而，這種現象並非單純的戀愛觀念改變所能解釋。有21%的年輕人沒有任何的戀愛經驗，超過60%的年輕人未婚並且對結婚不感興趣，也不追求異性關係。為應對可能導致的少子化危機，韓國政府宣布將補助給予低收入家庭中24歲以下的成員，每月提供65萬韓元（約490美元），以鼓勵年輕人踏入戀愛的世界。

此外，一位競選首爾市長的候選人提出給予單身男女每月20萬韓元的戀愛津貼，並提供結婚的更大補助，包括1億韓元的贊助金和2億韓元的住宅無息貸款。儘管政府和候選人嘗試提供經濟刺激，鼓勵年輕人踏入戀愛與婚姻的階段，但現實情況卻是相當殘酷。

在經濟方面，2023年7月，韓國失業率高達6.1%，年輕人的失業率更超過20%。韓國的經濟主要由三星、LG等大型企業壟斷，使普通民眾難以找到好的工作機會。隨著生活成本不斷上升，近年來物價持續攀升，許多食品的價格平均漲幅超過10%以上，大蔥和雞蛋更分別上漲227.5%和41.7%。一把大蔥的價格竟然達到200台幣，使人們感到不安。

人們不禁感嘆，當今的韓國可能會面臨與日本或台灣類似的挑戰，這需要深刻的社會變革和經濟改革來解決。

Title: The Lowest Birth Rate in the World: Exploring the Main Reasons Behind South Korea's Demographic Challenges

Apart from Japan, South Korea is witnessing a growing phenomenon of "grass-eating men." Many individuals, captivated by numerous Korean dramas, harbor fantasies about romantic relationships with Koreans and perceive Korean society as inherently romantic.

However, the reality paints a different picture, as many men in South Korea are opting for a solitary lifestyle rather than actively pursuing romantic relationships. The issues of declining birth rates and increasing instances of unmarried individuals have become significant national concerns. According to 2020 statistics, among South Korean men aged 25 to 49, the unmarried rate is as high as 47.1%, while for women, it reaches 23.9%. In other words, approximately one in every two adult men is single, and for women, it is one in every three. Even among married couples, most are relatively older. As of 2022, the average age for first marriage is 33.7 for men and 31.3 for women.

Furthermore, the average age for both men and women remarrying has reached historic highs. However, this phenomenon is not solely attributed to changing perspectives on romantic relationships. A significant 21% of young people have no romantic experience, and over 60% of them are uninterested in marriage, not actively pursuing heterosexual relationships. In response to the potential crisis of declining birth rates, the South Korean government has announced subsidies for individuals under 24 in low-income families, providing 650,000 Korean won (approximately 490 USD) per month to encourage young people to engage in romantic relationships.

Additionally, a candidate running for Seoul mayor proposed a monthly subsidy of 200,000 Korean won for single men and women as a romance allowance, along with larger incentives for marriage, including a sponsorship of 100 million Korean won and a 200 million Korean won interest-free housing loan. Despite these economic stimuli from the government and political candidates aiming to encourage young people to embrace romance and marriage, the reality remains harsh.

Economically, as of July 2023, South Korea's unemployment rate stands at a staggering 6.1%, with youth unemployment exceeding 20%. The country's economy is largely dominated by major corporations like Samsung and LG, making it challenging for the general populace to find promising job opportunities. As living costs continue to rise, with food prices increasing by an average of over 10%, and specific items like green onions and eggs experiencing spikes of 227.5% and 41.7%, respectively, people are grappling with economic uncertainties.

Observing these challenges, many are concerned that South Korea might be facing challenges similar to those in Japan or Taiwan, necessitating profound social and economic reforms for resolution.