Korea has formally become a 'super-aged' society as the share of its population aged 65 or over surpassed 20 percent, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the country copes with a demographic crisis of a rapidly aging population and low births.

Summary

South Korea has officially entered the “super-aged” category, with 20% of its population (10.24 million people) now aged 65 or older, according to the interior ministry.

This marks a significant demographic shift, as the nation struggles with low birth rates and a rapidly aging population.

Regions like Jeolla Province report the highest elderly percentage (27.18%), while Sejong has the lowest (11.57%).

In response, the government plans to create a population strategy ministry to address the crisis with systematic measures and long-term solutions.

  • Queen HawlSera@lemm.eeEnglish
    81·
    6 days ago

    Buddy, I don’t know anyone under 40 who’s retirement plan is anything other than “Suicide by cop”

    • GHiLA@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      6 days ago

      What if he just tazes you and him and his buddies kick you in the dirt for an hour?

      I know what a point blank barrel feels like. I’ll figure it out.