In the country with the world's lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming

In South Korea, fertility clinics are seeing increased demand amid the country's low birth rate crisis. The number of fertility treatments has surged, with more couples turning to IVF to conceive. Despite challenges like high costs and societal pressures, some are cautiously optimistic as the birth rate showed a slight increase in 2024, signaling a potential shift in attitudes towards family planning in the country.