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Over 20% of population over 65 years old this year

A report from the Data Ministry said that the proportion is set to rise further to 30 percent in 10 years.

2026.10.1

One home is a place to live (KOR)

Proposed property tax changes could deepen financial strain on older Koreans living on fixed incomes.

2026.8.19

One home is a place to live

Proposed property tax changes could deepen financial strain on older Koreans living on fixed incomes.

2026.8.18

Free buses for the old, but the young will get the bill (KOR)

A new ordinance granting free bus rides to older residents has intensified debate over who will shoulder the long-term financial burden.

2026.7.1

Free buses for the old, but the young will get the bill

A new ordinance granting free bus rides to older residents has intensified debate over who will shoulder the long-term financial burden.

2026.6.30

Seoul city council paves way for bus fare subsidies for riders aged 70 and older

The city approved an ordinance allowing the capital to subsidize rides, with the program potentially starting next year.

2026.6.24

Children celebrate Parents' Day with finger hearts and carnations

Children from the Gu-am Pani Pani Daycare Center make finger hearts after presenting older adults with carnations at the La Domus Art Center in Yuseong District, western Daejeon, on Tuesday, the day before Parents’ Day.

2024.5.7

LG Twins fans pack Jamsil Baseball Stadium in southern Seoul on Tuesday for the first game of the Korean Series, which the Seoul team has not won since 1994. [YONHAP]

A 21-year wait continues: Online ticketing leaves LG's oldest fans in the cold

Getting a ticket to the Korean Series has become a fierce competition as seats sell out within seconds online. High-tech ticketing has alienated older fans of the LG Twins who have been turned away from full stadiums on game day in-person.

2023.11.9

The wonderful merits of ‘full-time children’ (KOR)

If you can pay a salary to your full-time sons and daughters, you are successful as the elderly.

2023.6.30

The wonderful merits of ‘full-time children’

If you can pay a salary to your full-time sons and daughters, you are successful as the elderly.

2023.6.29

Tag: senior citizens

senior citizens

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Over 20% of population over 65 years old this year

One home is a place to live (KOR)

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