In 2024, South Korea experienced its first rise in newborns in nine years, with 2,42,334 births marking a 3.1% increase over the previous year. Despite this, the country's total population has been declining since 2020. Additionally, South Korea has become a super-aged society, with 20% of its population aged 65 and older.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire by not withdrawing beyond the Litani River in southern Lebanon and warns that Israel may take action. Hezbollah's Naim Qassem also accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, highlighting ongoing tensions despite the truce.
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