South Korea is facing a demographic crisis, characterized by a record low fertility rate. This is leading to a shrinking and aging population, which is expected to cause economic collapse due to a reduced workforce and depleted pension funds. Socially, this may cause loneliness and cultural decline.

As communities shrink, particularly in rural areas, there will be less funding available for maintaining infrastructure. This could lead to the abandonment of smaller communities as the country prioritizes its metropolitan areas. A smaller workforce means reduced tax revenue for the government. Simultaneously, the government will need to support a large elderly population, which may force cuts to essential services such as hospitals and social benefits. The regime may also struggle to maintain its military.