Japan’s child population has fallen to an estimated 13.29 million as of April 1, marking a new record low, according to government data released on Monday.

The number of babies born in South Korea increased for the 16th consecutive month as of October, though the pace of growth slowed to its lowest level since the start of the year, government data showed Wednesday.

South Korea’s armed forces have decreased to approximately 450,000 personnel, marking a 20% decline over the past six years, according to a defence ministry report disclosed by a ruling party lawmaker on Sunday.

China’s population declined for the third consecutive year in 2024, according to government data released on Friday, signaling ongoing demographic challenges for the world’s second-most populous country.