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Although it is challenging to measure the exact influence of the 4B movement, there are observable trends and outcomes within the South Korean context. The country has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, falling to a shocking 0.72 in 2023. In response to the population crisis, the government is instituting various measures to encourage childbirth, including financial incentives for couples who have children and extending paternity leave. These measures represent a desperate attempt to address demographic changes but also reflect the inequities women face in the workforce and household responsibilities.