Korea formally becomes 'super-aged' society
Korea formally becomes 'super-aged' society
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.
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Is the issue people being overworked, or just them not wanting kids due to COL? Or both?