Per YONHAP, Statistics Korea said on Sept. 23 that July births rose 11.1% YoY to
24,275, the 25th consecutive month of YoY gains and the highest July tally since
2019 (25,222). The total fertility rate was 0.89, up 0.08 YoY. Cumulative
Jan–Jul births were 170,079, up 14.7% YoY and the highest Jan–Jul level since
2019. Statistics Korea attributed the recent rebound to more marriages, a larger
cohort in their 30s and improved fertility intentions.