Event Brief
Outrage as South Korean Official Suggests 'Importing' Women
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Summary: Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo proposed 'importing' women to address low birth rates, sparking controversy.
WHO: Kim Hee-soo
WHAT: Suggested importing foreign women to boost birth rate
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET
WHERE: Jindo County, South Korea
WHY: To address declining birth rates in rural areas
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