South Korea president says wants to create ministry to tackle low birth rates

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South Korea president says wants to create ministry to tackle low birth rates
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday that he wants to create a new ministry to address the country's low birthrate — the world's lowest, with the country facing a looming demographic crisis.

A man takes picture next to lotus lanterns at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on May 8, 2024, ahead of celebrations marking Buddha's birthday on May 15.SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday that he wants to create a new ministry to address the country's low birthrate — the world's lowest, with the country facing a looming demographic crisis.

The country has one of the world's longest life expectancies and lowest birth rates, a combination that presents a looming demographic challenge. South Korea's 0.72 birth rate is the lowest among OECD nations, while the average age to give birth is 33.6, the highest in the OECD. Work has begun in a small Japanese town to erect a barrier blocking views of the country's most famous sight, Mount Fuji,...Relatives of two Australians and an American who disappeared on a surfing trip arrived in Mexico Sunday to identify their...

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