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South Korea births surge to fastest rate in a generation

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The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for the first time in nearly a decade

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Japan "could effectively disappear by 2200 as a nation."

In 700 years, "there will be no more Japanese."

"Japan will perish by about 2056 because men are refusing to have intimate relationships with the women."

"The country's population will be just 500 by the year 3000, and just one by 3500."

"Within the next 1,750 years, the Japanese people could be no more."

"Japan may become the first country to become extinct due to the declining birth rate."

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South Korea's population could decline to as low as 7.53 million by 2125, representing just 15% of the current 51.68 million residents, according to a new study released on Wednesday by the Korean Peninsula Population Institute for Future, which used internationally recognized cohort-component methodology.

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South Korea's population could decline to as low as 7.53 million by 2125, representing just 15% of the current 51.68 million residents, according to a new study released on Wednesday by the Korean Peninsula Population Institute for Future, which used internationally recognized cohort-component methodology.

Even under the most optimistic scenario, South Korea's population is projected to shrink to 15.73 million by 2125, which would be less than one-third of its current size, with the median projection estimating 11.15 million people by that time.

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Even under the most optimistic scenario, South Korea's population is projected to shrink to 15.73 million by 2125, which would be less than one-third of its current size, with the median projection estimating 11.15 million people by that time.

The demographic decline is accelerating due to a compounding effect, where each successive generation becomes smaller, reducing the pool of potential parents and further accelerating the overall population decrease beyond just low birth rates.

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The demographic decline is accelerating due to a compounding effect, where each successive generation becomes smaller, reducing the pool of potential parents and further accelerating the overall population decrease beyond just low birth rates.

By 2100, the worst-case projection shows that for every 100 working-age people between 15 and 64 years old, there could be 140 seniors aged 65 or older, compared to the current ratio of 100 working-age individuals supporting about 30 seniors.

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By 2100, the worst-case projection shows that for every 100 working-age people between 15 and 64 years old, there could be 140 seniors aged 65 or older, compared to the current ratio of 100 working-age individuals supporting about 30 seniors.

Analysis of approximately 60,000 posts from the workplace community app Blind revealed that younger generations now prioritize money and housing over love when discussing marriage, with financial burdens consistently emerging as the dominant concern regarding childbirth decisions.

Analysis of approximately 60,000 posts from the workplace community app Blind revealed that younger generations now prioritize money and housing over love when discussing marriage, with financial burdens consistently emerging as the dominant concern regarding childbirth decisions.

South Korea's total fertility rate remains at 0.75 as of 2024, representing a slight increase from 0.72 in 2023 but still far below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain population stability.

South Korea's total fertility rate remains at 0.75 as of 2024, representing a slight increase from 0.72 in 2023 but still far below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain population stability.

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Even under the most optimistic scenario, South Korea's population is projected to shrink to 15.73 million by 2125, which would be less than one-third of its current size, with the median projection estimating 11.15 million people by that time.</span

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The demographic decline is accelerating due to a compounding effect where each successive generation becomes smaller, reducing the pool of potential parents and further speeding up the overall population decrease beyond just low birth rates.</span

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The demographic decline is accelerating due to a compounding effect where each successive generation becomes smaller, reducing the pool of potential parents and further speeding up the overall population decrease beyond just low birth rates.

By 2100, the worst-case projection shows that for every 100 working-age people between 15 and 64 years old, there could be 140 seniors aged 65 or older, compared to the current ratio of 100 working-age individuals supporting about 30 seniors.</span

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Analysis of approximately 60,000 posts from workplace community app Blind revealed that younger generations now prioritize money and housing over love when discussing marriage, with financial burdens consistently emerging as the dominant concern regarding childbirth decisions.</span

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Analysis of approximately 60,000 posts from workplace community app Blind revealed that younger generations now prioritize money and housing over love when discussing marriage, with financial burdens consistently emerging as the dominant concern regarding childbirth decisions.

South Korea's total fertility rate remains at 0.75 as of 2024, representing a slight increase from 0.72 in 2023 but still far below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain population stability.</span

While the projections appear alarming, recent data shows South Korea's birth rate actually surged 11.6% in January 2024 with 23,947 newborns recorded - the highest January increase since 1981. The fertility rate has been rising for seven consecutive months, suggesting current trends may not continue unchanged over the next century.

While the projections appear alarming, recent data shows South Korea's birth rate actually surged 11.6% in January 2024 with 23,947 newborns recorded - the highest January increase since 1981. The fertility rate has been rising for seven consecutive months, suggesting current trends may not continue unchanged over the next century.

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South Korea Population Could Drop 85% by 2125, Study Warns

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This demographic crisis demands immediate action through expanded financial support for families, reforms to work-life balance, and changes to immigration policy. The economic burden on young people has made marriage and childbearing financially impossible rather than a personal choice. Without bold policy interventions now, South Korea faces becoming an inverted pyramid society where dependents vastly outnumber workers.

This demographic crisis demands immediate action through expanded financial support for families, reforms to work-life balance, and changes to immigration policy. The economic burden on young people has made marriage and childbearing financially impossible rather than a personal choice. Without bold policy interventions now, South Korea faces becoming an inverted pyramid society where dependents vastly outnumber workers.

South Koreas Population Could Shrink 85% by 2125, Private Think Tank Warns

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Why the Worlds Lowest Birth Rate Prevails in Korea and Defy Billions of Public Investments: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Parenting, Child Care, and Family Life

While the projections appear alarming, recent data show that South Korea's birth rate actually surged 11.6% in January 2024, with 23,947 newborns recorded — the highest January increase since 1981. The fertility rate has been rising for seven consecutive months, offering tentative signs of recovery and suggesting current trends may not continue unchanged over the next century.

While the projections appear alarming, recent data show that South Korea's birth rate actually surged 11.6% in January 2024, with 23,947 newborns recorded — the highest January increase since 1981. The fertility rate has been rising for seven consecutive months, offering tentative signs of recovery and suggesting current trends may not continue unchanged over the next century.

South Korea Population Could Drop 85% by 2125, Study Warns

South Korea Population Could Drop 85% by 2125, Study Warns

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