south korea seoul news - Search News

South Korea’s Fertility Rate Edges Up for 1st Time in Years

Hosted on MSN · 2h

Analysis-South Korea's policy push springs to life as world's lowest birthrate rises

South Korea's birthrate, the lowest in the world, rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, as more couples tied the knot after pandemic delays, and as policy efforts to incentivise companies and Koreans to embrace parenthood start to pay off.

The Financial Times · 1h

Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years

South Korea’s fertility rate has risen for the first time in nine years, as a surge in marriages after the pandemic spurs hopes that the world’s fastest-ageing society may have turned a corner.

Bloomberg L.P. · 5h

South Korea’s Fertility Rate Edges Up for First Time in Years

South Korea recorded the first increase in its fertility rate in nine years, in a rare piece of positive news for policymakers who have ramped up childcare support in one of the world’s fastest-aging societies.

South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree

The Associated Press on MSN · 14h

South Korea’s Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment trial nears end

In a final statement at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos as a bid to inform the public of the danger of the opposition-controlled parliament as he vowed to push for political reform if reinstated.

CNN on MSN · 1d

South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a string of legal battles as the suspended leader fights to save his political career – and avoid prison – following his brief imposition of martial law last year.

The Straits Times · 1h

South Korea's Yoon floated martial law plans over drinks, new book reveals

The book by Han Dong-hoon, who led Mr Yoon’s ruling People Power Party, topped pre-orders for over a week. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bridge collapses in South Korea killing 4

The New York Times · 23h

4 Workers Killed in Highway Bridge Collapse in South Korea

Six others were injured when part of a highway construction site broke apart on Tuesday morning, officials said.

An elevated part of a highway being built in South Korea collapses, killing 3 workers

An elevated part of a highway under construction has collapsed in South Korea, killing three workers and injuring six others

Tagtik on MSN · 18h

4 dead in South Korea road bridge collapse

A bridge on a highway construction site in South Korea has collapsed. There are several casualties. 4 people died and 4 others are seriously injured among the 10 victims reported. This Tuesday, February 25,

9hon MSN

South Korea political turmoil pushes companies to take tariff matters into their own hands

South Korea's business leaders are taking action to offset the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive trade ...

1h

Are you living like ‘a hothouse flower’? Viral checklist sparks buzz in South Korea

While browsing the internet, 29-year-old Jin Eun-soo recently found herself taken aback when she encountered a checklist ...

Want To Study In South Korea?

The Seoul Tech Scholarship 2025 offers talented individuals the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at top universities ...

9h

Endgame looms for impeached president in a polarized South Korea

Bus after bus filled with riot police lined streets in northern Seoul around the Constitutional Court Tuesday for an ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results