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.

  • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.caEnglish
    623·
    2 days ago

    while Sejong has the lowest (11.57%).

    If anyone knows about this city then it’s obvious why it would be the lowest

      • jameseb@lemm.eeEnglish
        31·
        1 day ago

        I assume because it is a relatively new city planned to replace Seoul as the capital city to reduce congestion. Its population would be mostly people from outside moving into the area, and elderly people tend to be more set in their ways and less willing to take risks like moving to a newly formed city.

      • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.caEnglish
        10·
        2 days ago

        It’s a new city

        Constructed to move some of the working population out of Seoul, it hasn’t been around long enough to have a large retirement age population