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South Korea birthrate rises for first time in 9 years, marriages surge

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South Korea has one of the world’s longest life expectancies and its lowest birthrate – a combination experts have warned will lead to population instability and pose a threat to its status as a regional economic power.
Guardian
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That shift in societal norms could prove pivotal in a country that over the past decade has seen its birthrate plummet to the lowest in the world, as women prioritised career advancement over marriage or parenthood due to the rising cost of housing and raising a child.
The Gazette
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It’s a sign that the Asian country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner after the birth rate fell for eight consecutive years.
NBC News
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The average number of expected births per woman rose to 0.75, compared to 0.72 in 2023 — the lowest rate globally.
The News International

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