Number of single-person households tops 8 million in 2024: Data

The number of single-person households has climbed to a record high of over 8 million, data showed Sunday, with estimates suggesting the trend will continue as the country grapples with a stagnant birthrate and an aging population.

2025-11-30

Critical challenges loom as Korea becomes a super-aged society

Korea has officially become a super-aged society, with over 10.2 million people aged 65 or older, accounting for 20 percent of the total population.

2024-12-24

Seoul to provide more low-cost housing to older residents

According to the city government on Tuesday, these residences will be offered at approximately 30 to 85 percent of the market price in the neighborhood. They will be located near subway stations and medical facilities.

2024-01-30

Rise of the septuagenarians

According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, over 6.3 million people were 70 or older as of last year, the first time septuagenarians have outnumbered people in their 20s.

2024-01-10

Over 70s outnumber young people in Korea for first time ever

Korea's population aged 70 and older outnumbered those in their 20s for the first time last year, as the society rapidly ages amid record low birthrates.

2024-01-10

[THINK ENGLISH] 한국이 빠르게 초고령사회로 진입하고 있다

By the end of this year, there will be 8.54 million Koreans over the age of 64, accounting for 16.5 percent of the total population — meaning Korea is moving rapidly from being an “aged society” to a "super-aged society."

2021-10-06