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South Korea Sees 50% Surge in Fertility Treatments Amid Birth Rate Crisis

7/11/2025

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South Korea grapples with the world's lowest birth rates, leading to a dramatic 50% rise in fertility treatments from 2018 to 2022. Despite government support, high costs and societal pressures push many women to postpone motherhood. Yet, a glimmer of hope emerges as the birth rate nudges up to 0.75 in 2024, sparking cautious optimism.

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South Korea grapples with the world's lowest birth rates, leading to a dramatic 50% rise in fertility treatments from 2018 to 2022. Despite government support, high costs and societal pressures push many women to postpone motherhood. Yet, a glimmer of hope emerges as the birth rate nudges up to 0.75 in 2024, sparking cautious optimism.