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In South Korea, despite government attempts to boost birth rates through financial incentives and improved childcare services, the trend continues downward. Japan faces a similar crisis, with about 14% of households currently classified as “akiya,” or vacant homes. The country's population has been in decline for years, leading to the closure of schools and potential long-term economic stagnation.
Italy has also struggled, with declining fertility rates prompting the creation of a Ministry of Family and Birth to address these concerns. Yet like South Korea, financial incentives have not significantly increased the birth rate.