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.

  • @[email protected]
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    -182 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

    • rigatti
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      572 days ago

      For those who don’t, why is it obvious?

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        2 days 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.

      • @[email protected]
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        152 days ago

        https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sejong_City

        I got no clue man I’m high as fuck

        Looks like they tried to make it the new Capital but they made a huge bunch of fuck-ups

        I don’t know the direct connection to birth rates. Not sure what happened but I tapped something on accident and can’t read whatever most of the article says now.

      • @[email protected]
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        122 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

    • edric
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      42 days ago

      Don’t leave us in suspense, just tell us why.