South Korea’s Birthrate Rises in 2024 for First Time in Nine Years
South Korea’s fertility rate rose to 0.75 in 2024, driven by increased marriages, signaling a possible turn in the nation’s demographic crisis.
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Asia News Wrap: South Korean Birth Rate Set to Rise After Nine Years, and More
South Korea is set to see its birth rate rise in 2024 after nine years of decline, signaling positive effects of recent family-friendly policies. Explore this and other key stories from Asia this week.
China’s Birth Rate Rises in 2024, First Increase in Seven Years
China’s birth rate rose in 2024 for the first time in seven years, with 9.54 million newborns recorded, signaling a potential demographic shift boosted by the Year of the Dragon and supportive policies.
Japan’s Births Poised to Drop Below 700,000 in 2024: A Record Low
Japan faces a historic demographic challenge as projections show births in 2024 may fall below 700,000 for the first time, highlighting a record low birth rate and significant population decline.
China Unveils New Policies to Support Childbirth and Families
China has introduced new policies to support childbirth and child-rearing, aiming to address demographic challenges posed by an aging population. Measures include enhanced insurance, childcare services, and social support.
Journey Through an Aging China: Life Expectancy Soars Over 75 Years
Mr. Reeder and Li Hua journey through China to explore how life expectancy has soared from 35 to 78.6 over 75 years, reflecting on the nation’s evolving landscape of an aging population.
China’s Urbanization Rate Soars to 66% Over Past 75 Years
China’s urbanization rate has surged to 66.16% by the end of 2023, marking a 55.52 percentage point increase since 1949, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
China to Gradually Raise Retirement Age to Optimize Human Resources
China plans to gradually raise the statutory retirement age starting from 2025, increasing it for men from 60 to 63 and for women by several years, aiming to better utilize human resources amid demographic changes.
China Moves to Raise Retirement Age in Response to Aging Population
China is set to raise its statutory retirement age for the first time in over seventy years in response to increased life expectancy and educational attainment, addressing challenges posed by an aging population.
Xizang’s Seventh Census Reveals Significant Growth in Tibetan Population
The seventh national census in Xizang reveals a significant increase in the Tibetan population, highlighting the community’s resilience and growth over the past decade.
South Korea’s Aging Society: Balancing Tradition and Modernity
South Korea faces the pressing issue of an aging population as rapid industrial and technological advancements outpace cultural shifts. Exploring creative solutions is vital for the nation’s continued prosperity.
South Korea Faces Changing Attitudes Toward Marriage and Parenthood
South Korea is experiencing changing attitudes toward marriage and parenthood as social pressures and economic challenges lead many to choose singlehood or child-free marriages.