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At Jusarang Community in Gwanak District, southern Seoul, home to the capital’s only baby box, newborns are now a rare sight.

2026-05-25

'Baby Shark' surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify, a first for character IP

The English version of "Baby Shark," the hugely popular children's song from Korean educational brand The Pinkfong Company, has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, the company said Friday.

2026-05-22

Seoul's only baby box sees placements dwindle as 'protected childbirth' laws, counseling offer more options

Baby box placements in Korea declined significantly due to protected childbirth laws, which aid vulnerable mothers and reduce unassisted childbirth incidents.

2026-05-18

Oh, baby!

Visitors browse baby and childcare products at the 2026 Cobe Baby & Edu Fair, which opened at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on May 14.

2026-05-14

[WHY] 'Do this to conceive a daughter': Korea’s newfound obsession with baby girls

Lists promising ways to conceive girls are now ubiquitous across Korean social media, with Korean couples increasingly favoring daughters, a sharp cultural turn in a country once known for its deeply entrenched preference for sons.

2026-05-09

Market for children's products grows as adults empty their pockets for 'gold kids'

Though fewer babies are being born in Korea, the market for infant and children’s products is growing as families spend more on each child, driving demand for premium goods.

2026-05-06

All expectant mothers in Seoul 35 and up eligible for 500,000 won in medical support

Seoul doubled its budget for support for older pregnant women to ensure that any expecting mothers aged 35 and over can receive a 500,000 won ($340) subsidy upfront. The city had secured 14.3 billion won for this year.

2026-04-15

Rookie girl group Baby DONT Cry reflects on growth ahead of first EP's release

Rookie girl group Baby DONT Cry is going against its own name with “Bittersweet,” a song that evokes the ache of nostalgia — a feeling that can sometimes lead to tears — set to release at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

2026-03-24

Oh, baby

Visitors look at baby clothes at the 2026 Magok International Baby & Educare fair at Coex Magok in western Seoul on March 5. The event lasts until March 8.

2026-03-05

Mother of newborn found dead in motel sink referred to prosecutors

The mother of a newborn found dead in a motel sink in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, has been handed over to prosecutors under detention.

2025-12-23