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South Korean Church opposes legal recognition of cohabitation
Catholics are concerned the move will undermine the value of the family and weaken society
Updated: May 11, 2021 10:08 AM GMT
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More young South Koreans are turning their back on marriage. (Photo supplied)
The South Korean government’s plan for institutional support for families, including out-of-wedlock unions and children, has been hailed as a positive move, but it has triggered concerns from pro-family groups including the Church over legal recognition of cohabitation.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family unveiled its fourth Basic Plan for Healthy Families (2021-25) on April 27 “in the direction of strengthening diversity, universality and gender equality” and announced that it will be the basis of the government’s family policy for the next five years.