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Why are people in East Asia having fewer babies?Society
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SocietyWhy are people in East Asia having fewer babies?

East Asia has some of the world’s lowest fertility rates, although births are finally increasing in one country. The program examines why young people remain hesitant about starting families and what could reverse the trend, including the cost of raising children, South Korea’s rebound and Japan’s approach to the future.

CCNN 2026-08-27 22:00