Foreign residents top 2 million with new visa system, more int'l students

The number of foreign residents in Korea broke 2 million last year, as more people entered the country in search of jobs, contributing to a slowdown in the rapid aging of the country's population.

2025-07-29

Universities can lift Korea’s pitifully low birthrate

But if our society continues making effort slowly but steadily, it will surely get better.

2024-08-18

Effective command for fighting low birthrate (KOR)

If the new governmental body leaves responsibilities divided across various ministries, it will only add to inefficiency in government policy.

2024-05-13

Effective command for fighting low birthrate

If the new governmental body leaves responsibilities divided across various ministries, it will only add to inefficiency in government policy.

2024-05-12

Addressing the low birthrate goes adrift (KOR)

We need a uniform direction to combat our low birthrate.

2024-02-01

Addressing the low birthrate goes adrift

We need a uniform direction to combat our low birthrate.

2024-01-31

Rural hospitals face crisis as workloads prompt pediatricians to flee

A child healthcare crisis looms after several pediatricians told their hospitals in Gangwon and North Chungcheong.

2024-01-14

Elementary enrollment to hit historic low this year as fertility rates fall

The number of students entering elementary school in Korea this year is projected to fall below 400,000 for the first time ever as the country grapples with its globally lowest fertility rate.

2024-01-03

[WHY] Where have all the pediatricians gone in Korea?

As large hospitals are downsizing or shutting down their pediatric emergency rooms due to workforce shortages, Korea is facing a shortage of pediatricians.

2023-09-16

[Column] Starting all over on addressing the low birthrate

Unless a comprehensive — and integrated — solution to tackle the population challenge can be found, Korea may follow in the footstep of Sparta.

2023-03-22

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