Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Korea is one of the world'st most rapidly aging countries. Our country has an aging population. In an aging society, people over 65 years old make up over 7% of the population. The society is an aged society if that figure goes beyond 14%. It's a super-aged society if the number tops 20%. Korea will soon officially become an aged society. The problem is only getting worse. Fewer people are opting to tie the knot and having babies. Due to advances in medical technology, the life expectancy is also increasing. on the other hand, Korea's birthrate is among the world's lowest. This has became a social issue, because welfare policies for the elderly and ways to boost the birthrate are needed.