Why Korea Is Debating Teen Social Media Use

Korean teenager using a smartphone while adults discuss teen social media safety

South Korea has not banned teenagers from social media. What is happening now is more careful than that. The Korean government is discussing stronger rules for teen social media use, including age-based limits, stronger age checks, restrictions on addictive design, and more responsibility for platforms. This is still an ongoing policy debate and legislative push, … Read more

South Korea’s 2025 Birth Rate: What Changed and What It Means

A young Korean couple holding a newborn, with Seoul apartment buildings in the background.

South Korea’s birth rate rose again in 2025. For a country that has recorded the world’s lowest fertility rate for several years, this change deserves attention. In 2025, about 254,500 babies were born in South Korea. That was 6.8 percent more than in 2024. The total fertility rate rose from 0.75 in 2024 to 0.80 … Read more