South Korea gives medals to 2 women who had 13 children each (Independent/14 Oct 2024)

The Independent reports that South Korea awarded medals to two women for having 13 children each, as part of efforts to tackle its fertility crisis. Despite financial incentives, the country’s birth rate remains the lowest globally due to rising living costs, career challenges, and societal pressures. President Yoon Suk-yeol declared it a national emergency, establishing a new ministry to address the issue as the country grapples with the burdens of raising children.