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South Korea in demographic crisis as many stop having babies

Summary by Ground News

South Korea's total fertility rate is the world's lowest for the third consecutive year. President Yoon Suk Yeol has ordered policymakers to find more effective steps to deal with the problem. Many young South Koreans say they don't feel an obligation to have a family. They cite uncertainty of job market, expensive housing, gender and social inequality.

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South Korea in demographic crisis as many stop having babies | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

SEOUL--Yoo Young Yi’s grandmother gave birth to six children. Her mother birthed two. Yoo doesn’t want any.

3 years ago·Tokyo, Japan

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South Korea in demographic crisis as many stop having babies

Many young people in South Korea have chosen not to marry or have children, citing a change of views toward a marriage and family life and uncertainty of their future. The country’s census sh…

3 years ago

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Independent Español

Demographic crisis in South Korea due to low fertility rate

Many young South Koreans have chosen not to have children or not to marry, citing a shift in views toward marriage and family life and the uncertainty of their future.

3 years ago

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