South Korea records rise in birthrate after nine years (TimesOfIndia/3 Jan 2025)

Times of India reports that South Korea recorded its first increase in newborns in nine years, with 242,334 babies born in 2024, a 3.1% rise from the previous year. Despite this improvement, the overall population continues to decline, and South Korea officially became a "super-aged society" in 2024, with 20% of its population aged 65 and older. These demographic shifts highlight the ongoing challenges of balancing an aging population with low fertility rates.