A Population Expert Deciphers South Korea’s Plummeting Birth Rate (Diplomat/9 Sep 2024)

The Diplomat interviews a population studies expert who warns that South Korea faces an existential crisis due to its record-low birth rate. He blames high housing costs, job instability, and shifting values among the younger generation. Lee argues that current policies focusing on financial support for married couples are insufficient and that deeper structural issues, such as job market reform and housing, must be addressed to reverse the trend.