South Korea s shrinking pool of conscripts is causing concerns amid the growing threat from North Korea, prompting the military to mull options to effectively maintain combat readiness with limited resources.
There were 41,833 babies born in B.C. last year, one of the lowest rates in more than 15 years. A reason why is the rising cost of living and the lack of housing in B.C.
South Korea approved a Seoul city plan on Friday to let 100 foreign domestic workers into the country through a pilot programme aimed at boosting birth rates by helping more women rejoin the workforce.