Community • March 31, 2026
Small S. Korea Town Welcomes First Newborn in 17 Years as Nation’s Fertility Rate Continues to Rise
Originally published on Good News Network

A small, rural town in South Korea is celebrating the first child birth in 17 years as the country continues to enjoy a rise in its fertility rate. In addition, 4 students enrolled at the town's only the school, taking its attendance to 17, another demographic milestone the residents had reason to celebrate.
A small, rural town in South Korea is celebrating the first child birth in 17 years as the country continues to enjoy a rise in its fertility rate. In addition, 4 students enrolled at the town's only the school, taking its attendance to 17, another demographic milestone the residents had reason to celebrate.
Originally published on Good News Network.
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