"Kim Jong Un Urges Measures to Address Declining Birth Rates in North Korea"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for action to address the country's falling birth rates, stating that it is a collective responsibility. The fertility rate in North Korea currently stands at 1.8, higher than some neighboring countries but still experiencing a decline. South Korea and Japan have also been grappling with declining birth rates, leading to various challenges such as a shortage of pediatricians. North Korea, with a population of about 25 million, has faced food shortages in the past, including a deadly famine in the 1990s. Kim expressed gratitude to mothers for their contribution to national strength.