KIHASA has added five more research monographs to its publications, including “Analyzing and Improving the Supply and Demand of Childcare Services: Focusing on the Service Supply System” and “Population Policy in France.”

1. Analyzing and Improving the Supply and Demand of Childcare Services: Focusing on the Service Supply System by Kim Eun Jung

This study examines how the declining birthrate and policy changes have influenced childcare demand and supply systems and suggests specific measures for improvement. The results showed that there is an oversupply of childcare services nationwide rather than a shortage, and that there is no systematic supply-and-demand management system based on local demand. Both parental benefits and parental leave were found to have a major impact on reducing the use of institutional care. To address the supply-demand imbalance caused by the declining birthrate and institutional changes, identifying local demand and establishing a responsive supply system are essential.

2. Population Policy in France by Lee Soyoung

France is renowned for its successful response to the declining birthrate. Although the country's total fertility rate has declined somewhat in recent years, it remains relatively high. This study aims to examine population changes in France, which has actively addressed population issues and implemented a range of policies over many years, and to provide a foundation for establishing population policies in Korea. France has had a population policy since the 1930s and has consistently encouraged births. For population policies to be effective, they must be implemented in a gradual and consistent manner with a long-term perspective.

3. Policy Proposal for School-Based Interventions to Promote Physical Activity among Adolescents by Kim Soo Kyoung

Even while schools are implementing several programs to reduce obesity and encourage physical activity among adolescents, their impact has not been substantial. The purpose of this study was to critically assess existing policies and suggest ways to improve future policies. To do this, this study reviewed relevant global trends, examined domestic policy issues, and conducted in-depth analyses of the current physical activity level and demands among adolescents.

4. The Management and Operation of the Health and Welfare Data Portal System 2024: Focusing on Enhancing Data Openness and Data Platform Improvements by Lee Hyejung

The purpose of this study is twofold: expanding the openness of health and social statistics and data produced by KIHASA and improving the platform to create a more user-friendly health and welfare data portal. The 2024 redesign of the Health and Welfare Data Portal focused on menu reorganization and introduced new features to enhance user convenience. These include building research and metadata, reorganising statistics by topic, updating and reorganising statistical visualisations, improving functionality, and more.

5. A Study on the Development of a System for Creating and Managing De-identified Data in the Health and Welfare Sector by Oh Miae

This study aims to enhance the utilization of data in the healthcare and welfare sectors by reviewing de-identification methods at the level of anonymization, comparing re-identification risks, and establishing systems for generating and managing de-identified data. The goal is to provide a foundation for the safe utilization and dissemination of data. By ensuring data security and providing a consistent approach to personal information protection, it is possible not only to comply with data protection regulations but also to build societal trust in the processes of data analysis and utilization.