How South Korea put its ‘extinction’ birthrate crisis into reverse (TheTimes/22 Feb 2025)

The Times reports (archive) that South Korea’s birth rate has risen by 15%, fueled by government incentives like housing, tax breaks, and childcare support. Cities such as Gwangyang and Hwaseong have seen notable increases in marriages and births through targeted local policies. National figures also show a year-on-year rise, but the fertility rate remains critically low. While this shift offers hope, experts caution that long-term sustainability depends on continued policy support and social change.