Published : Sept. 29, 2016 - 18:26
South Korea saw a steep drop in the number of childbirths in July, amid rising concerns over the fast aging society, data showed Wednesday.
About 33,900 babies were born here in July, a 7.4 percent on-year decrease from 36,600 last year. It was the biggest drop since November 2013 when there was a 12.3 percent on-year fall in the number of childbirths, according to data from Statistics Korea.
Meanwhile, the number of marriages in July was 21,200, marking a 10.2 percent on-year decrease and a 10-month low. On the other hand, 8,700 couples divorced, 8.4 percent fewer than the same month last year.