Authored by: Allison Park Art by: Lindsey Li In 2023, South Korea’s fertility rate- the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime-  dropped to just 0.65, the lowest in the world and placing the country at risk of population collapse. Projections suggest that by 2044, South Korea could become a “hyper-aged” society with a median age of 56, confronting unprecedented challenges in sustaining its economy, diminishing workforce, and healthcare system [1]. Despite years...