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Basic pension reform must rise above political calculations (KOR)

A proposed basic pension overhaul would raise spending while doing too little to cut older adult poverty.

2026.9.14

Basic pension reform must rise above political calculations

A proposed basic pension overhaul would raise spending while doing too little to cut older adult poverty.

2026.9.13

Korea on course to be the world's oldest country by 2060

By 2060, 41 percent of Koreans are projected to be 65 or older, bringing mounting pressure on workers, pensions and elderly poverty.

2026.9.4

Basic pension benefits should focus on poor seniors (KOR)

With costs rising and elderly poverty still severe, Korea is weighing a more progressive basic pension that narrows eligibility and boosts support for the most vulnerable.

2026.6.15

Basic pension benefits should focus on poor seniors

With costs rising and elderly poverty still severe, Korea is weighing a more progressive basic pension that narrows eligibility and boosts support for the most vulnerable.

2026.6.14

A branch of the National Pension Service located in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Jan. 20, 2022 [YONHAP]

Exclusion of some retirees from basic pension leads to calls for change

More than 30,000 older Koreans receive less than 200,000 won ($135) a month in benefits tied to their past employment in the public and education sector but remain ineligible for the general basic pension.

2026.5.2

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elderly poverty

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