Group 1 - In April, South Korea's newborn population reached 20,717, marking an 8.7% year-on-year increase, the highest monthly growth since April 1991 [1] - The total fertility rate in South Korea rose to 0.79 in April, an increase of 0.06 compared to the previous year, although it remains significantly below the replacement level of 2.1 [1] - The rise in birth rates is attributed to an increase in marriage rates, a growing population of women in their early 30s, and various government policies aimed at promoting childbirth [1][2] Group 2 - The number of marriages in April increased by 4.9% year-on-year, reaching 18,921 couples, marking the 13th consecutive month of growth [2] - The population of women aged 30 to 34 has grown from 1.51 million in 2020 to 1.65 million in May this year, contributing to higher marriage and birth rates [2] - Despite the positive trends, experts express skepticism about the sustainability of these increases due to structural issues such as high housing costs, intense educational competition, and changing attitudes towards marriage and family among the younger generation [2][3] Group 3 - The South Korean government has implemented measures such as a monthly childcare allowance of 300,000 KRW (approximately 1,740 RMB) for parents of children under one year old and increased parental leave [2] - A recent UN report categorizes South Korea as a "super low fertility" country, estimating only a 0.1% chance of restoring the total fertility rate to a level that can achieve generational replacement within the next 30 years [2] - Economic challenges related to population issues are prompting both the government and major companies to take action to reverse the declining birth rate trend [2]