Event Brief
South Korea's Birth Rate Approaches 1.0 Amid Concerns
Filed: Mar 30, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET
Summary: South Korea's fertility rate rose to 0.99 in January, but experts warn of ongoing structural issues.
WHO: Experts
WHAT: Fertility rate increase
WHEN: Mar 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: The increase does not signal a sustained recovery.
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