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ECCK Participates in the “Two-Children Campaign” by Population Focus
The ECCK has joined the “Two-Children Campaign” organised by Population Focus, the only media outlet in Korea dedicated to population issues. The campaign is a photo relay project designed to raise public awareness of Korea’s declining birth rate and to inspire positive discussions on population growth. After completing the first round with the general public, the second round — the “Two-Children Campaign” — now invites business and community leaders to participate.
In November 2024, the ECCK launched the Family-Friendly Future Forum (FFFF), an initiative aimed at addressing Korea’s demographic challenges through collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Led by the private sector, the forum brings together businesses, academia, and public institutions to create inclusive family-friendly policies and support systems in the workplace. Its goal is to build an environment where employees can manage their health and enhance their quality of life throughout all stages of their life cycle.
By participating in the Two-Children Campaign, the ECCK reaffirms its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive corporate culture. This aligns with the vision of the Family-Friendly Future Forum, which seeks to address Korea’s demographic challenges through collective action and forward-looking policies that respect diversity and promote work–life balance. Below is a message from ECCK President Stefan Ernst for the campaign.
“Having worked across Europe, South America, and Asia, I have seen that organisations embracing diversity perform more effectively and deliver better results. In recent years, I have also observed not only women’s growing ambition to advance their careers, but also men’s increasing desire to spend more meaningful time with their families. In this changing environment, family-friendly policies benefit both women and men and can evolve into inclusive policies that respect diverse family structures beyond the traditional parent–child model. The ECCK is committed to fostering corporate cultures that value work–life balance and diversity through our Family-Friendly Future Forum. Likewise, Population Focus’s “Two-Children Campaign” represents one of many efforts to address Korea’s demographic challenges through constructive dialogue. We hope that such initiatives will collectively contribute to harmonising work and family life — and ultimately to building a better future.”
ECCK Participates in the “Two-Children Campaign” by Population Focus
The ECCK has joined the “Two-Children Campaign” organised by Population Focus, the only media outlet in Korea dedicated to population issues. The campaign is a photo relay project designed to raise public awareness of Korea’s declining birth rate and to inspire positive discussions on population growth. After completing the first round with the general public, the second round — the “Two-Children Campaign” — now invites business and community leaders to participate.
In November 2024, the ECCK launched the Family-Friendly Future Forum (FFFF), an initiative aimed at addressing Korea’s demographic challenges through collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Led by the private sector, the forum brings together businesses, academia, and public institutions to create inclusive family-friendly policies and support systems in the workplace. Its goal is to build an environment where employees can manage their health and enhance their quality of life throughout all stages of their life cycle.
By participating in the Two-Children Campaign, the ECCK reaffirms its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive corporate culture. This aligns with the vision of the Family-Friendly Future Forum, which seeks to address Korea’s demographic challenges through collective action and forward-looking policies that respect diversity and promote work–life balance. Below is a message from ECCK President Stefan Ernst for the campaign.
“Having worked across Europe, South America, and Asia, I have seen that organisations embracing diversity perform more effectively and deliver better results. In recent years, I have also observed not only women’s growing ambition to advance their careers, but also men’s increasing desire to spend more meaningful time with their families. In this changing environment, family-friendly policies benefit both women and men and can evolve into inclusive policies that respect diverse family structures beyond the traditional parent–child model. The ECCK is committed to fostering corporate cultures that value work–life balance and diversity through our Family-Friendly Future Forum. Likewise, Population Focus’s “Two-Children Campaign” represents one of many efforts to address Korea’s demographic challenges through constructive dialogue. We hope that such initiatives will collectively contribute to harmonising work and family life — and ultimately to building a better future.”