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South Korea's Population Crisis: Fertility Rate Hits Historic Low

7/3/2025

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South Korea faces a staggering demographic crisis, with projections indicating its population could plummet to just 7.53 million by 2125, a dramatic 15% of today's 51.68 million. The nation grapples with the world's lowest fertility rate of 0.75, while the elderly population continues to surge, raising urgent concerns for the future.

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South Korea faces a staggering demographic crisis, with projections indicating its population could plummet to just 7.53 million by 2125, a dramatic 15% of today's 51.68 million. The nation grapples with the world's lowest fertility rate of 0.75, while the elderly population continues to surge, raising urgent concerns for the future.