Demographic transition in South Korea: implications of falling birth rates

• DOI: 10.3345/cep.2023.01599
• Publication Date: 2024-06-27T02:22:52Z
• Authors: Chae Young Kim; Sung-Hoon Chung
• Keywords: Demographics; Falling (accident); Total fertility rate

This review examines the critical issues of declining total fertility rates (TFRs) and aging populations in East Asia with special focus on South Korea. It provides a comprehensive analysis TFR trends, demographics, policy responses these nations to low-fertility crisis. study highlights intricate tapestry factors contributing demographic shifts, including economic, social, cultural influences. also effectiveness various prenatal policies implemented across countries, offering insight into their successes limitations. Furthermore, it explores role immigration as potential solution structural challenges posed by low birth rates. underscores importance multifaceted strategies for addressing complex faced