Per YONHAP, Statistics Korea said on Sept. 23 that July births rose 11.1% YoY to 24,275, the 25th consecutive month of YoY gains and the highest July tally since 2019 (25,222). The total fertility rate was 0.89, up 0.08 YoY. Cumulative Jan–Jul births were 170,079, up 14.7% YoY and the highest Jan–Jul level since 2019. Statistics Korea attributed the recent rebound to more marriages, a larger cohort in their 30s and improved fertility intentions.

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Per YONHAP, Statistics Korea said on Sept. 23 that July births rose 11.1% YoY to 24,275, the 25th consecutive month of YoY gains and the highest July tally since 2019 (25,222). The total fertility rate was 0.89, up 0.08 YoY. Cumulative Jan–Jul births were 170,079, up 14.7% YoY and the highest Jan–Jul level since 2019. Statistics Korea attributed the recent rebound to more marriages, a larger cohort in their 30s and improved fertility intentions.