SEOUL -- South Korea's fertility rate fell to 0.92 in 2019, government statistics published Wednesday show, reaching a new low for the country and the world.
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South Korean fertility rate drops to new worldwide low
More young couples choose not to have children as cost of living soars
A mother and child stroll through the Hongdae area of Seoul. South Korea's fertility rate, already the world's lowest, continues to drop. © Reuters
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