South Korea's birth rate rose 2.8% in April for the first time in 19 months, with 19,049 newborns.
South Korea's birth rate rebounded in April for the first time in 19 months, with 19,049 newborns, a 2.8% increase from the previous year. This comes as the country faces concerns over its low birth rate, which has been linked to economic difficulties such as high housing prices and unemployment. Marriage numbers also increased by 24.6% to 18,039 in April compared to the same month in the previous year.
June 26, 2024
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