Kim Jong-un's Emotional Plea to Reverse North Korea's Declining Birth Rate
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North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un broke down in tears during a speech at the National Mothers' Meeting, pleading with women to have more babies to combat the country's declining birth rate. The average fertility rate in North Korea is 1.8, according to the United Nations Population Fund, with some areas experiencing even lower rates. South Korea and Japan are also facing declining birth rates, leading to concerns about labor shortages and economic development.
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