In August, South Korea's births increased 5.9%, marking the second consecutive monthly rise, despite a low fertility rate and overall demographic concerns.

In August, South Korea saw a 5.9% rise in births, totaling 20,098, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, according to Statistics Korea. However, the total fertility rate remains critically low at 0.71. Deaths rose by 5.6%, resulting in a natural population decrease of 12,146. The increase in births is attributed to couples marrying after pandemic delays, but overall demographic concerns persist due to high living costs and economic challenges.

October 23, 2024
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