South Korea's National Assembly has approved legislation that will require workers at medical institutions to register newborns, with the aim of preventing unregistered children.
The previous system only allowed parents to register births, leading to thousands of unregistered children who were denied access to social services and limited schooling.
The legislation, introduced by Rep. Kang Min-kuk, initially faced opposition but has now passed, with hopes of reducing the number of unregistered children and ensuring their rights.
Additionally, the People Power Party has supported a bill allowing women to give birth anonymously, with the responsibility falling on the hospital to register the infant.
These actions come amidst a nationwide investigation into unregistered babies and instances of infanticide. The new laws aim to protect the rights of existing children and provide them with necessary support.
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