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S. Korea's childbirth rate rose highest in 14 years in November 2024
Seoul, Jan 22: The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest rate in 14 years in November, driven partly by an increase in marriages in the post-pandemic era and shifting perceptions toward marriage and parenthood, the country's statistics agency said on Wednesday.
China's population decline accelerates amid falling births and rising deaths
Beijing, January 18: China's population continued its downward trend for the third consecutive year, with deaths surpassing the slight rise in births, raising concerns over the nation's long-term demographic and economic outlook, as reported by the Taipei Times.