For the first time in nine years, South Korea has experienced an increase in its birthrate, a development attributed to government policies and changing societal attitudes toward marriage and family. In 2024, the fertility rate rose to 0.75 from 0.72 in 2023, marking a significant milestone for a nation that has long grappled with declining […]
Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say trauma of one-child policy shattered their sense of family
Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck