South Korean lawmaker’s call to abolish ‘no-kids zones’ sparks controversy

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A Korean lawmaker claimed that “no-kids” policies have been adopted without reasonable grounds. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Representative Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party on Thursday claimed that many private restaurants and public venues adopt “no-kids” policies without reasonable grounds.

She added: “We must abolish these zones, starting with public venues. There are so many cases where these public venues adopt the rules with lack of reasonable grounds, including the National Library of Korea.” Ms Yong also pointed to Japan’s “fast-track” policy where children and their parents are prioritised when entering public museums, galleries and parks as a solution to Korea’s low birthrate.

 

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