North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed concerns about the country’s falling birth rates, describing it as a collective responsibility, Reuters reports.
Speaking at an event for mothers in Pyongyang, Kim emphasized the importance of preventing a decline in birth rates and ensuring good childcare.
The United Nations Population Fund estimates North Korea’s fertility rate at 1.8, which is relatively higher than some neighboring countries, including South Korea, 0.78, and Japan, 1.26, which are also facing declining birth rates.
North Korea, which has a population of 25 million people, has faced many challenges in the past, including food shortages and famine.
