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South Korea Becomes Super-Aged Society in 2026
Original: 1 in 5 South Koreans aged 65 and older in 2026: data
New data shows one in five South Koreans will be aged 65 or older in 2026, meaning the country officially enters 'super-aged society' status. South Korea has one of the world's lowest birth rates, and the rapid demographic shift is raising concerns about pension sustainability, workforce shortages, and healthcare costs. Officials face growing pressure to expand welfare programs and reform the labour market to cope with the ageing population.
Why now: South Korea is crossing the demographic threshold of a super-aged society, prompting debate over pensions, healthcare and the chronic low birth rate
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