South Korea's birth rate rises for second year but concerns about sustainability remain

South Korea's birth rate, which is the lowest in the world, has increased for a second consecutive year. The rise is linked to an increase in marriages and is seen as a potential sign of easing the country's severe population crisis.

However, many reports question whether this positive trend can be sustained. The challenges are highlighted by a story of a woman who had to give birth in an ambulance after being turned away by seven hospitals, and by broader societal questions about the pressures of education and success on young Koreans.