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South Korea Declares Emergency, Takes Steps to Combat Low Birth Rate

South Korea Declares Emergency, Takes Steps to Combat Low Birth Rate
Two mothers carry their babies at a pregnancy and maternity exhibition in Seoul, South Korea on Feb. 17, 2005. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol recently declared a demographic national emergency, vowing to make drastic policy adjustments to tackle the country’s ultra-low birth rate.

“The most fundamental and fatal problem is the demographic crisis caused by ultra-low birth rates.” Mr. Yoon said on June 19, during a Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Population Policy meeting in Gyeonggi Province.
Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.