How North Korea's Declining Birth Rate Compares with South (Newsweek/18 Sep 2024)

Newsweek compares North and South Korea’s approaches to declining birth rates, with South Korea having a birth rate less than half that of North Korea. While North Korea encourages women to have more children and cracks down on birth control, South Korea has invested billions in policies like matchmaking and work-life balance improvements. However, cultural and financial challenges, particularly in cities, continue to hinder progress.