Tag: Marriages

People cross a zebra crossing in a business district in central Seoul, South Korea

South Korea’s Birthrate Sees First Uptick in Nine Years Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound in Marriages

The Asia Live News Service - January 22, 2025
South Korea's birthrate is set to rise in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade, driven by a rebound in marriages that had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The development offers a glimmer of hope for...
China Marriage Rate Continues to Decline

China’s Marriage Rate Continues to Decline in 2024, Reflecting Economic Worries and Changing Cultural Norms

The Asia Live News Service - November 3, 2024
As China continues to grapple with a shrinking population, new data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs reveals a significant decline in marriage registrations for the first nine months of 2024. Only 4.747 million couples registered their marriages nationwide during...