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South Korea enters super-aged society as 20% of population is 65+

Data confirms South Korea's population aged 65 and older will exceed 20% in 2026, making it a super-aged society. This demographic shift pressures fiscal sustainability and labor supply, with implications for growth and social policy. The trend is well-established, but the milestone marks a structural inflection point.

Yonhap ENabout 15 hours agoKRengCredibility 18%View source

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Mosaic Score5.6
Model confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

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