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Experts propose that reforming the social security system to abolish the spouse-dependent payments and instead instituting rules based on individual workers would be a beneficial move. This proposed shift would not only aim to tackle existing labor shortages but also rectify perceived inequalities faced by unmarried individuals who do not receive the same benefits as their married counterparts.
While the proposed reforms are anticipated to take considerable time to implement, the Labor Ministry appears to recognize the critical need for change. Emphasizing the importance of active labor force participation across all demographics, the government is slowly coming to terms with the need to dismantle barriers that inhibit economic productivity and equity.