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flag South Korea became a super-aged society in 2025, with 20.3% of its population aged 65 or older, exceeding the UN threshold.

flag South Korea has become a super-aged society in 2025, with 20.3% of its population aged 65 or older—exceeding the UN threshold of 20%. flag The elderly population reached 10.5 million, and projections show it will surpass 30% by 2036 and 40% by 2050. flag The old-age dependency ratio is expected to rise sharply, from 29.3 in 2025 to 77.3 by 2050. flag Women have a higher elderly rate than men, and nearly 28% of households are headed by someone 65 or older, a share projected to grow to over half by 2052. flag These trends highlight mounting pressures on pensions, healthcare, and the labor force.

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