TOKYO -- A rare bright spot in South Korea's approach to fixing its grim population trends can be found in a rural county roughly in the center of the country.
High costs and conservative views on women leave young people feeling trapped

High school students cheer for seniors taking college entrance examinations. South Korea's focus on educational credentials makes having children a costly proposition. © Reuters
TOKYO -- A rare bright spot in South Korea's approach to fixing its grim population trends can be found in a rural county roughly in the center of the country.