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Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

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Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate
Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men.
Extracted Claims
  • Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo suggested importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka for young rural men.

    Confidence: 90%

  • The suggestion by the South Korean official sparked outrage.

    Confidence: 90%

  • The suggestion aimed to boost the birth rate.

    Confidence: 60%

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South Korea(location)Jindo(location)Kim Hee-soo(person)Vietnam(location)Sri Lanka(location)