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Obstacles to the Implementation of Child-care Policies in Korean Businesses

This study analyzes present conditions and future prospects of family-friendly policies in Korean businesses, with an emphasis on the extent to which businesses are willing to implement child-care policies. Findings reveal a lukewarm attitude in businesses and responses that lags behind legislation. Further, future prospects are not bright given conflicts between businesses and the nation with regard to finances, underestimation of female workers in the labor market, and the distorted business culture which evaluates productivity and commitment of workers. These elements make it difficult to implement family-friendly policies and for workers to utilize them. Korean businesses have not paid enough attention to the value of family-friendly policies in securing quality female labor. This study urges the nation to provide more support for child-care as a public duty.