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The text is a transcript of a documentary about the low birth rate in Korea and its causes and effects. It follows the stories of different people who are either married or single, living in rural or urban areas, and working in various fields. It shows how the migration of young people to the metropolitan area, the high housing prices, the lack of stable jobs, and the changing values of marriage and family have contributed to the decline in births. It also explores how the low birth rate affects the sustainability of the regions and the families that have existed for hundreds of years.
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1. The country is in crisis, and the city is a place where young people in their 20s come and often struggle.
2. A life without marriage is also an option.
3. The head house of Ganjae, a Confucian scholar in the mid-Joseon Dynasty, is located in Seowoo-myeon, Andong-si.
4. Byeon Seong-yeol, the head grandson, and his wife are busy preparing for the New Year's Eve celebration.
5. The couple's son and brother, who live in the city, are celebrating their death.
6. The father gives a good word after receiving three times the amount of old money.
7. The son wants to meet a good CEO who can make his dreams come true and dreams of being able to get married.
8. The son wants to work hard to get married and achieve a new process.
9. Byeon Seong-yeol has two sons who are still single, despite being in their mid-30s.
10. The sons have overcome their struggles and will move forward in the future.
11. The mother wants her sons to work hard and live a good life.
12. Marriage and childbirth are not a top priority for the sons due to financial struggles.
13. The cost of living is too high, and the sons cannot afford to get married and have children.
14. The family is worried about the future and the possibility of the family disappearing.
15. The country's population has turned to a declining tax rate, with a total fertility rate of 0.81 people.
16. The number of young people in the metropolitan area has increased, with 55% of all young people living there.
17. The provinces are losing vitality due to the lack of young people.
18. The birth rate in Gyeongnam Province has fallen rapidly since 2016.
19. Many workers left the shipbuilding industry in 2015, leading to a decrease in regular jobs and an increase in irregular and subcontracted workers.
20. The sustainability of the region is collapsing due to the lack of young people and the decline of the shipbuilding industry.
21. The number of students enrolled in Jangseungpo Elementary School has decreased significantly since 2016.
22. The kindergarten in Geoje City has seen a significant decrease in the number of students, from 60-70 to 25, and is expected to decrease further.
23. The shipbuilding industry's decline has led to a decrease in stable jobs and an increase in irregular jobs.
24. The structure of the industry has become impossible, making it difficult for families to survive.
25. The youth support center in Seoul is trying to create dual-income jobs for women, but there are no jobs available.
26. The metropolitan area occupies about 12% of the country's area, but 55% of young people in their 20s and 30s live there.
27. The density of the metropolitan area has increased, leading to a rise in housing prices.
28. The frustration felt by young people who have witnessed such high housing prices is significant.
29. The price of an apartment in Seoul has reached 1 billion won, making it difficult for young people to buy a house.
30. The thought of postponing marriage, giving up on marriage, or having fewer children is connected to the high housing prices.
31. Kim Seok-jun, a 32-year-old man, finally got married after five months of marriage.
32. The issue of the newlywed house became a problem, and they had to find a reasonable place to live.
33. Seok-Jun came to Seoul in 2011 and experienced frustration while looking for a monthly rental room.
34. The first room Seok-Jun found for rent in Seoul was a rooftop room at the top of a villa building.
35. The room was small, about 2 pyeong, and had only a bed and a desk.
36. Seok-Jun started living there and gradually expanded the room and moved, but it was too narrow and uncomfortable to live in as a newlywed.
37. The environment was difficult to create, and it was hard to make any promises.
38. If you save 100 to 150 a month, you can save about 15 million won in a year, but you still can't buy a house.
39. It is difficult for young people to give a clear answer when asked if they would get married if they are not married.