In a noteworthy development, South Korea recorded a 3.6% increase in births last year, the first rise since 2015. This uptick has been attributed to a surge in marriages following delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as traditionally South Koreans tend to marry before starting families. An official from the government highlighted this change as a positive shift in societal attitudes towards marriage and parenthood. Though this rise is welcomed, experts caution it may only be a temporary trend, as the demographic challenge of a declining youth population compared to the elderly remains critical.
For the first time in almost a decade, South Koreans are having more babies, with a 3.6 percent rise in births last year, indicating a potential turnaround.
The increase in births comes after a rise in marriages, which had decreased during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting changing social attitudes towards family.
While the recent rise in birth rates brings hope, population experts assert that reversing South Korea's declining population is still a more complex challenge.
The elderly in South Korea currently outnumber the youth, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to address the low birthrate amid demographic challenges.
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