The 47th Women’s Policy Forum, hosted by the Korean Women's Development Institute, focused on the theme "Current Issues and Challenges Surrounding Unwed Mothers." Experts in attendance agreed that the first step in addressing the issue of unwed mothers in Korean society must be to eliminate the significant social prejudices they face. Researcher Mijeong Lee, in her presentation, emphasized that "the prevailing social stigma has the greatest impact on the lives of unwed mothers and related policies," underscoring the need to break these prejudices as a top priority. The forum also discussed the need for policy support for unwed mothers, enhancing their economic and social independence, preventive measures for teenagers, the recognition of parental rights for unwed mothers and fathers, and the legal responsibility of unwed fathers.