Question

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1. Why is there a declining birth rate in countries like Japan and South Korea?

3. Please explain some of the consequences of the declining population in countries like South Korea and Japan?

I'm not asking for a whole essay. If you can give at least 3-5 sentences, I would be very thankful. Thank you.

Answer 1

Ok so I hope this helps

1. South Korea’s birth rate, already the lowest in the developed world, has fallen to a new low on factors such as the high cost of private education despite various government initiatives to prop it up, raising concerns about the country’s bleak demographic outlook.


3. An aging population like Japan's poses numerous problems. The government will have to spend more on healthcare, and that, coupled with a shrinking workforce and tax base, is a recipe for economic stagnation. It also means, among other things, that there will not be enough young people to care for the elderly.

Answer 2

Answer:

The birth rates (and marriage rates) in countries like South Korea and Japan are low because of the corporate environment. It makes the idea of having children undesirable. Many women who have children are still pressured to retire to become stay-at-home moms, not just by the family, but also by their employers. This poses a big threat to the population of these countries.

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