FRAMEWORK ACT ON LOW BIRTH RATE IN AN AGING SOCIETY

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to strengthen the national competitiveness, improve the quality of life for citizens and contribute to the sustainable development of the State, by providing for matters concerning the basic direction of policies on low birth rates in an aging society, which cope with changes following low birth rates and the aging of the population, and systems for establishing or implementing such policies.

Article 2(Basic Principles) #

The basic principles of this Act lies in achieving the balance of demographics and improving the quality thereof for the sustainable development of the State, and ensuring that citizens lead a healthy and stable life in their old age.

Article 3(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows:

1. The term "aging of the population" means the growing proportion of senior citizens out of the total population;

2. The term "policies on low birth rates in an aging society" means policies established and implemented to cope with changes following low birth rates and the aging of the population.

Article 4(Responsibilities of the State and Local Governments) #

(1) The State shall formulate and implement comprehensive policies on low birth rates in an aging society, and local governments shall formulate and implement policies on low birth rates in an aging society, which are suitable for regional socio-economic conditions, in accordance with the State's policies on low birth rates in an aging society.

(2) The State and local governments shall, when they formulate major policies, such as mid- to long-term plans and yearly implementation plans under other Acts, take into account a basic plan on low birth rates in an aging society under Article 20.

FRAMEWORK ACT ON LOW BIRTH RATE IN AN AGING SOCIETY

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Basic Principles) #

Article 3(Definitions) #

Article 4(Responsibilities of the State and Local Governments) #

Article 5(Responsibilities of Citizens) #

Article 6(Relationship to Other Statutes) #

Article 7(Population Policies) #

Article 7-2(Education on Population) #

Article 8(Childbirth and Childcare) #

Article 9(Improvement of Mother and Infant Health Care) #

Article 10(Alleviation of Economic Burden) #

Article 11(Employment and Guarantee of Income) #

Article 12(Enhancement of Health and Provision of Medical Services) #

Article 13(Living Environment and Security) #

Article 14(Encouragement of Leisure, Culture and Social Activities) #

Article 15(Lifelong Education and Informatization) #

Article 15-2(Planning for Old Age) #

Article 16(Senior Citizens in Vulnerable Social Groups) #

Article 17(Family Relations and Improvement of Intergenerational Understanding) #

Article 18(Economy and Industry) #

Article 19(Fostering of Age-Friendly Industries) #

Article 20(Basic Plans on Low Birth Rates in Aging Society) #

Article 21(Yearly Implementation Plans) #

Article 22(Cooperation in Tasks) #

Article 23(Committee on Low Birth Rates and Aging Society) #

Article 23-2(Secretariat of Committee) #

Article 24 #

Article 25 #

Article 26(Cooperation of Relevant Administrative Agencies) #

Article 27(Reporting to National Assembly) #

Article 28(Fostering Specialized Human Resources) #

Article 29(Surveys and Research) #

Article 30(Participation of Private Sector) #

Article 30-2(Population Day) #

Article 31(Activation of International Exchanges) #

Article 32(Support) #