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Which still means 80% more than in 1950, so still an increase of about 80% over a century (1950-2050). The takeaway for me is that South Korea's population rea
by mytailorisrich 3y ago
Which still means 80% more than in 1950, so still an increase of about 80% over a century (1950-2050).
The takeaway for me is that South Korea's population really exploded after the Korean War.
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- milesvp 3y agoI wonder how much of this was the result of food scraps from US bases? I've been told a number of Korean dishes use ingredients that were begged from American GIs during and after the war. Things like hotdogs and american cheese that then got used creatively. I know other species will see a huge birth spike from discovered food sources. But I don't know if human's are smart enough, or have expensive enough pregnancies and child rearing to avoid this potential trap.
- wizofaus 3y agoIt was the period of the most rapid population growth globally. And the period during which antibiotics became widely available.