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South Korea's Birth Rate Rises Amid Aging Colombia Concerns

7/26/2025

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South Korea is experiencing a hopeful trend with its birth rate climbing for eleven straight months, showing a 6.9% increase from January to May 2025, fueled by rising marriage rates and supportive government initiatives. Yet, the fertility rate lingers at a concerning 0.75, well below the 2.1 replacement level. In contrast, Colombia is bracing for an aging population, expected to have more seniors than children by 2036.

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South Korea is experiencing a hopeful trend with its birth rate climbing for eleven straight months, showing a 6.9% increase from January to May 2025, fueled by rising marriage rates and supportive government initiatives. Yet, the fertility rate lingers at a concerning 0.75, well below the 2.1 replacement level. In contrast, Colombia is bracing for an aging population, expected to have more seniors than children by 2036.