A new wave of AI robot companions is moving beyond clinical tools to aid the elderly providing emotional support and critical reminders for meals, medication, and appointments.

South Korea, the country with the world’s lowest birth rate, expects it to fall even further in the next two years while its overall population is expected to plummet to levels not seen since the ...

The number of babies born in South Korea rose for the 15th straight month, the Ministry of Data and Statistics reported ...

North Korea’s fertility rate – defined as the average number of children born to a woman in her lifetime – is also far higher, at 1.77 in 2025 compared to South Korea’s rate of 0.75, UN data shows.

The South Korean government is seeking religious leaders' help in an attempt to combat rising suicides in the country, as the ...

South Korea faces a profound demographic shift as its young adult population is anticipated to halve by mid-century, contributing to concerns in the country grappling with the planet's lowest ...

South Korea’s military has a new enemy: Population math Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea, with the world’s lowest birth rate, may soon find itself without enough troops to keep its military ...

The sign was displayed at a noodle establishment in Yeosu City in South Jeolla Province. It attracted attention after a ...