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South Korea became a "super-aged" society in 2024, with 20.1% of its population aged 65 or older, driving urgent reforms in care, housing, education, and healthcare.
South Korea has become a "super-aged" society in 2024, with 20.1% of its population aged 65 or older—over 10 million people—while single-person households now make up 36% of all households, totaling nearly 8.05 million.
This rapid demographic shift, driven by low birth rates and aging, is outpacing most developed nations.
Daycare centers have declined sharply since 2013, and private education spending remains high, with 80% of students receiving tutoring.
South Koreans also visit doctors nearly three times more than the OECD average, with 18 annual visits per person on average.
Officials warn of urgent needs for reforms in elderly care, housing, education, and healthcare.
Corea del Sur se convirtió en una sociedad "superenvejecida" en 2024, con un 20.1% de su población de 65 años o más, impulsando reformas urgentes en atención, vivienda, educación y atención médica.