Number of Newborn Twins to Double This Year
The government’s plan to tackle Korea’s low birth rate includes producing more twins, and this year the number of newborn twins is expected to double.
“Mrs. Ahn” had known she was infertile for five years before she learned that the government provides financial support for test-tube baby procedures (in vitro fertilization, or IVF) during her visit to a local public health center.
“IVF costs around W3 million (US$1=W936) per case, but I heard that the government covers around half of that so I applied,” Ahn said. The effort was a success, and Ahn and her husband are expecting twins this spring. more…
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