A South Korean mayor has sparked backlash after suggesting the country could 'import' women from Sri Lanka or Vietnam to address its declining birth rate.

The South Jeolla Province has issued a formal apology for its governor’s "inappropriate remarks", acknowledging they have “caused deep pain to Vietnamese people and to women”.

A South Korean official has been expelled from his party after suggesting that the country should \"import young women\" from ...

Jindo County Chief Kim Hee-su has apologised, conceding he had “used the inappropriate word”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A South Korean official who suggested the country "import young women" from "Vietnam or Sri Lanka" to boost its birth-rate ...

South Korean official expelled for suggesting ‘importing women’ to boost birth rate - Controversial televised remarks spark diplomatic protest from Vietnam ...

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided Monday to kick out the head of Jindo County over his controversial comments on ’’importing’’ women from overseas to cope with population decline. ..

A South Korean county head has been expelled from the ruling party after controversial remarks suggesting the country should ...

South Jeolla Province issued a formal apology to the Vietnamese public after Jindo County Gov. Kim Hee-soo sparked backlash by suggesting ...

“We should import young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka so that young men in rural areas can marry them,” he told a town hall meeting. The remarks were condemned in local media and triggered a ...