Editor’s Note: This is Part 6 of a multi-part Korea Pro series summarizing the official pledges of South Korean presidential candidates, categorized by policy domain. This installment focuses on their proposals for addressing demographic trends, social inclusion and youth support.

South Korea’s presidential candidates offer diverging approaches to the country’s pressing demographic and social challenges. With the birthrate reaching historic lows and the population aging rapidly, platforms vary in how they seek to reshape welfare, caregiving and inclusion policies. 

Candidates also outline differing visions for supporting youth, promoting gender equality and advancing rights for people with disabilities and other