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The paradox of prosperity: why Japan's birth rate falls as wealth rises

VnExpress

Despite efforts to spend trillions of yen bolstering healthcare and education systems, Japan's birth rate continues to plummet, transforming marriage and childbearing from natural milestones into "luxury privileges."

North Korea faces 'old before rich' paradox

VnExpress

Despite economic challenges, North Korea is grappling with a demographic crisis as its birth rate plummets, driven by changing mindsets among young people who prioritize careers and personal freedom.