Childbirths in South Korea rise by most in 12 years in July (Kazinform/25 Sep 2024)

Kazinform reports that despite a rise in July births, South Korea's overall birth rate remains at a record low, with the total fertility rate at 0.71 in the second quarter of 2024. The increase is attributed to couples marrying post-COVID, but the long-term demographic crisis persists as many young people delay or avoid having children due to economic pressures and shifting social norms.