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South Korea's baby blues: Government taking drastic steps to reverse falling birthrate

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How an Asian economic powerhouse's greatest threat is actually from within. South Korea now has the world's lowest birthrate with its government going as far as offering free nurseries and cash stipends in order to reverse the trend. Also in Sweden, how freezing your eggs is becoming increasingly popular among young women despite its low success rate. Plus the Pakistani squash player who's dedicating her life to promoting access to the sport for young people, especially girls living in conflict zones.

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