South Korea’s Super-Aged Society: When Over 20% of the Population is 65 or Older
In 2025, South Korea officially entered a super-aged society, with its population aged 65 and over (hereinafter referred to as the elderly population) exceeding 20%. While statistics vary slightly, Korea became an aging society right at the turn of the 21st century, with the proportion of its 65+ population reaching 7% in 2000. The speed … 더 읽기