The South Korean government has introduced an attractive incentive to encourage marriage, increase birth rates, and alleviate the issues of an aging population—a marriage reward of approximately 0.0667 Bitcoin!
According to recent reports, some local governments in South Korea, such as the Sasang District of Busan, are offering a reward equivalent to about 0.0667 Bitcoin for young people who successfully pair up and eventually enter into marriage during government-organized matchmaking events! Based on the current exchange rate of about 150 million won for 1 Bitcoin, this Bitcoin reward is valued at approximately 10 million won. Additionally, local governments also generously reimburse newlyweds for dating expenses and honeymoon costs, totaling up to 11.5 million won, which is about 60,000 yuan.
"Marrying in South Korea comes with Bitcoin," this method of rewarding with digital assets undoubtedly injects new vitality into traditional pro-natalist policies. This approximately 0.0667 Bitcoin marriage reward, combined with other welfare subsidies, offers young couples a valuable and innovative "marriage package." The South Korean government hopes that through this innovative measure, it can stimulate the marriage willingness of more eligible individuals and bring more hope for the country's future. Of course, whether using Bitcoin as a reward can effectively improve marriage and birth rates will require time to test.
