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The armed forces are trying to persuade military couples to have more children amid record-low birthrates. Army couples have to move frequently across the country and are separated for long periods, but under new measures they will be able to spend more time together. The Army said Tuesday new personnel management measures being implemented now will allow newlyweds to live together for five years to create a favorable environment where they can give birth and raise children.
Female military personnel can delay moving to newly assigned posts between the second month of pregnancy and six months after giving birth to reduce possible miscarriages and give them a minimal amount of time to take care of their children. Another incentive is giving all military personnel and staff with a third child the option to change their assignment to an area of their choosing. ¡°Military couples have a birthrate of 0.83, which is even lower than the nation¡¯s average of 1.08,¡± a military official said. ¡°The new measure will help increase our birthrate and also contribute to improving welfare and boosting morale in our armed forces.¡±
(englishnews@chosun.com )
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