South Korea faces alarming 85% population decline by 2125, study warns
Korea Herald - 02-Jul-2025Shrinking birth rates and economic pressures could leave Korea with just 7.5M people in 100 years
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The Korea Herald is South Korea’s oldest English-language newspaper, established in 1953 and published by Herald Media. It provides in-depth coverage of national news, international affairs, business, technology, culture, and K-pop. Recent headlines include South Korea’s severe demographic decline, a Korean-led project that boosted Nepal’s dairy output sixfold, and intensifying heatwaves affecting both Korea and Europe. The paper also reports on key social issues like police raids related to BTS’s agency and border tensions with North Korea, while continuing to spotlight Korea’s global influence through its dynamic K-pop and tech industries.
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Details last updated 04-Jul-2025
Shrinking birth rates and economic pressures could leave Korea with just 7.5M people in 100 years