Most East Asians believe childbearing is women’s choice, not obligation: survey

A new Pew Research Center survey shows that societal pressure on women to have children is waning in East Asia, reflecting broader shifts in...

South Korea unveils new speed trains aimed at boosting birthrates

South Korea is hoping its new high-speed trains can help reverse the nation’s record-low birthrate. Key points: ...

S. Korea fertility rate drops for 4th consecutive year, beats own record for world’s lowest

South Korea’s fertility rate beat its own record for the world’s lowest fertility rate after dropping for the fourth consecutive year....

S. Korea to make 8-hour college entry exam easier in bid to help address fertility crisis

The South Korean government has unveiled a plan to make its national college entrance exam easier to help address private education spending...

Japan’s birth rate plunges to new record low; politician blames citizens’ lack of ‘romantic ability’

Japan’s birth rate has plunged to a new record low, undermining the country’s initiatives to remedy its aging population. According to Japan...

South Korea smashes own world record for lowest fertility rate

South Korea’s fertility rate has dropped yet again, beating its own record for the world’s lowest fertility rate. According to Statistics Ko...

Seoul mayor plans to improve South Korea’s fertility rate with foreign and low-cost nannies

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has shared his plans to aid South Korea’s ongoing fertility crisis on Facebook. “South Korea’s fertility rate is 0....

South Korea triples baby payments in attempt to reverse fertility ‘calamity’

To encourage more births, South Korea is paying every family with a newborn child a monthly allowance of 1 million won (approximately $745)...