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Britt Robinson

Britt Robinson is a communication professional at the International Center for Research on Women in Washington, D.C. She holds a Master of Arts in Asian studies and global gender policy from George Washington University. Follow her on Twitter: @Leznver

Why South Korea’s 18-month parental leave is unlikely to reverse fertility woes

The new policy is insufficient to combat entrenched patriarchal values and the gender pay gap

Britt RobinsonJanuary 26, 2023

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