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Better Work Opportunities for Older Adults Would Benefit the South Korean Economy Better Work Opportunities for Older Adults Would Benefit the South Korean Economy
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Over the next 30 years, the share of South Korea's population age 65 and older is projected to grow from 15 to 40 percent. Given this extreme rate of population aging, Korean policymakers face two critical challenges—ensuring an adequate level of support for the elderly while maintaining robust economic growth. Keeping healthy older people in the labor force can help achieve both these goals.

Over the next 30 years, the share of South Korea's population age 65 and older is projected to grow from 15 to 40 percent. Given this extreme rate of population aging, Korean policymakers face two critical challenges—ensuring an adequate level of support for the elderly while maintaining robust economic growth. Keeping healthy older people in the labor force can help achieve both these goals.