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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell

Kurzgesagt (German for "in a nutshell") is a Munich based design studio with a distinctive perspective on design and animation within the fields of education, science and commerce. Founded in 2012 by Philipp Dettmer & Stephan Rether, the studio engages in information design projects of all kinds. We love science, minimalism, colors and music. But most of all combining them to tell stories.

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Created By

Philipp Dettmer

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell

First Air Date

July 11, 2013

Last Air Date

February 4, 2025

Seasons

13

Episodes

211

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

YouTube

S13E04

SOUTH KOREA IS OVER

South Korea is heading toward a demographic collapse unlike anything the world has seen before. With the lowest fertility rate ever recorded and a rapidly aging population, the country faces a future of economic decline, shrinking cities, cultural erosion, and a vanishing workforce. By 2060, nearly half of South Koreans could be over the age of 65, and entire regions may be abandoned as the population continues to shrink. How did South Korea reach this point? Why might it no longer be possible to reverse the trend? And what does this mean for other countries on a similar path?

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