South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declares "demographic national emergency" due to record-low birth rate, activates pan-government response, and establishes Ministry of Strategic Population Planning.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a "demographic national emergency" due to the country's record-low birth rate, which reached 0.72 in 2023. The president stated that a pan-government response system will be activated until the low birth rate issue is overcome. A new ministry, the Ministry of Strategic Population Planning, will be established to address issues such as work-life balance, childcare programs, and housing support.

June 19, 2024
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