### Extending After-School Programs: Ministry Announcement
South Korea announced plans to dramatically extend after-school care and reform education programs for elementary school students in an effort to combat the country’s low birth rate. Under the extension plan announced by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, before and after-school child care programs provided by elementary schools will be extended, opening from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and closing at 8 p.m., officia…