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In order to stimulate the enthusiasm of marriageable people, thereby increasing the birth rate and alleviating population aging, the South Korean government has come up with various methods. Recently, many local governments in South Korea have announced that they will provide cash rewards to newlyweds. According to the Korea Times, the Shaxia District Government of Busan City, South Korea recently held a blind date event for young people, and promised that young people who successfully date and eventually get married at this event can receive up to 20 million won (approximately RMB 105,000). In addition, the local government can also reimburse the couple for dating expenses and honeymoon expenses of 11.5 million won (about 60,000 yuan).
