1. The Summit for Democracy hosted by Washington aimed at enhancing global solidarity for democracy while countering the growing influence of Russia and China kicked off on Tuesday. Topping the meeting on the first day was a call for peace in Ukraine.
2. South Korea on Wednesday decided to include families with two children in the multi-children family bracket, and increase the infertility treatment leave to 6 days. This decision comes after President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered a reevaluation of low birth rate policies and an inquiry into the reasons for their failure.
3. According to Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday, the mandatory COVID-19 self-quarantine period for people infected in South Korea could soon be shortened from seven to five days as the government considers downgrading the COVID-19 alert level. The decision will be made in early May.
