among the lowest in OECD member countries. This is largely because a significant
proportion of women withdraw from the labor force at the time of marriage
or childbirth. It has been said that boosting female employment is key to mitigating
the impact of rapid population aging, and the government has attempted
various measures: alleviating the burden of bearing and caring for children, creating
more family-friendly workplaces, lengthening parental leave, and increasing
the availability of childcare.