South Korea News Brief – Wednesday, 25 February 2026
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South Korea's birthrate, the world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis SEOUL, Feb 25 (Reuters) – South Korea’s birthrate rose for a second-straight year in 2025, government data showed on Wednesday, in a further sign. South Korea baby bump extends as births rise – Financial Times South Korea’s fertility rate has climbed for a second consecutive year, bucking a long-term trend of population decline that has plunged the. Army Engineers, Marines cut ribbon on new expeditionary dining facility in Pohang, South Korea CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Col.
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South Korea's birthrate rises for second year with experts saying 'echo boomers' behind boost
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Army Engineers, Marines cut ribbon on new expeditionary dining facility in Pohang, South Korea
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US, South Korea in Rare Clash Over US Air Drills Held Near China – Bloomberg
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