- Headline: "Rise in Unwed Mothers"
- Source: Kyunghyang Shinmun
- Date of Publication: October 3, 1973
- Summary:
Dr. Kyoung-Ae Park, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jungbu City Hospital, and the Christian Adoption Program of Korea (CAPOK) have reported a significant increase in the incidence of teenage unwed motherhood. CAPOK's data reveals that teenage unwed mothers seeking their services increased from 81 in 1970 to 105 in 1971, and further to 140 in 1972, marking an annual growth rate of 12–14%. Among unwed mothers aged 14–55, total numbers rose from 384 in 1970 to 550 in 1971, and 693 in 1972, with teenagers accounting for 20% of this group. Dr. Park conducted a detailed study of 103 unwed mothers, finding that the most common occupation among teenage unwed mothers was maid (26%), followed by factory girl (24%), jobless (10%), hostess (8%), hairdresser (5%), commercial work (5%), office jobs (7%), and students (4%). Based on these findings, Dr. Park emphasized the urgent need for policies to address the challenges faced by teenage unwed mothers. Her findings will be presented at the upcoming Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology conference on the 5th of this month.
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