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Korea's state pension fund surpasses 1.5 quadrillion won, buoyed by strong investment returns

The state pension fund, which supports the public’s retirement security, surpassed 1.5 quadrillion won ($1.01 trillion) in reserves for the first time, mostly through investment returns.

2026.4.9

The northern Seoul regional office of the National Pension Service is seen in Seodaemun District, western Seoul on Aug. 25. [NEWS1]

Study reveals stark gender disparities in Korea's National Pension contributions and benefits

A growing gender gap in Korea’s National Pension scheme is contributing to a high poverty rate among elderly women, according to a new study on Monday.

2025.10.21

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A person visits the National Pension Service office in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on March 18. [NEWS1]

Reforming Korea's national pension system: What are the election candidates promising?

Reforming Korea’s national pension system is both urgent and necessary, but remains a politically sensitive issue. Tthe key contenders in the June 3 presidential election are now placing it among their top 10 campaign pledges.

2025.6.1

Even if it's unsatisfactory, pension reform must not fail

Although national pension reform may lack popular appeal, issues essential to the nation’s future often find their most opportune moment during periods of presidential power vacuums.

2025.2.23

Let the national pension stay afloat

We have a duty to pass on the legacy to the future generation.

2024.8.28

Don’t protract national pension and fiscal reforms

Korea’s future depends on these reforms over the next two years without national-level elections.

2024.7.3

Don’t shift the burden to the young

We cannot ask the younger generation to bear a greater burden when they are geared for smaller returns than us.

2024.6.9

Time is not on the PPP’s side

The governing party does not have much time — and sadly, it appears to be unaware of that.

2024.5.30

Stealing the show

The governing People Power Party reacts lethargically to policy offensives of the majority Democratic Party.

2024.5.27

No more delay in pension reforms

President Yoon Suk Yeol must make a drastic decision, as he pledged to start three major reforms, including the national pension, if elected.

2023.10.16