CHANGWON, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea’s aging population continues to rise, the South Gyeongsang provincial government has announced a new elderly welfare brand aimed at addressing the four major challenges faced by the elderly – poverty, illness, loneliness, and loss of purpose. The initiative, unveiled on March 20, seeks to support a fulfilling [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The state human rights watchdog called Monday for measures to relieve the digital alienation of seniors by providing customized training and introducing senior-friendly digital devices. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) said it made the recommendation to the science minister earlier this month, calling for the introduction [...]
SEJONG, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – For the first time, the number of self-employed individuals over the age of 60 in South Korea has surpassed the two million mark. This significant milestone, primarily attributed to a sharp increase in seniors entering the transportation sector, including personal taxi and delivery services, reflects a broader trend of older [...]
BERLIN, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent feature by a German news outlet highlighted Korea’s burgeoning AI scene, showcasing innovative uses of artificial intelligence across various sectors. The report marveled at the sight of an avatar, crafted with AI assistance, greeting guests at hotel check-ins, easily mistaken for a living person even upon closer inspection. [...]
MUAN, Feb. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In Seoul, Park Jae-jin (a pseudonym), a professional is his 50s, feels uneasy every time he talks to his mother living alone in Damyang, South Jeolla Province. His mother, despite her advanced age and health issues, including surgeries on both knees and back problems, volunteers to prepare meals for her [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that 80% of individuals living alone are at risk of ‘lonely death’, with one in four to five solo dwellers being classified as in the ‘medium to high-risk’ group. This finding comes from a survey conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has highlighted that the majority of adults in South Korea are not adequately prepared for the eventual need for elderly care, which becomes necessary due to aging or age-related diseases that hinder daily activities. The Korea Insurance Research Institute (KIRI) conducted a survey among 1,900 adults aged [...]
DANYANG, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Artificial Intelligence (AI) care robots have been found to significantly alleviate depression in the elderly, according to a study conducted in Danyang County, North Chungcheong Province. On January 24, Danyang County reported that after distributing AI care robots to 110 solitary seniors aged between 65 and 85 in early October [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that while most seniors aged 65 to 79 in South Korea use smartphones, over half of them are unable to install or delete applications (apps) by themselves. The research, conducted by a team from the Department of Geriatric Medicine and the Department of Family Medicine at [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by the National Pension Research Institute has uncovered a concerning reality for South Korea’s older population. Nearly half of the individuals over 50 years old find themselves without support in times of sudden financial need. As part of the study, over 6,200 people aged 50 and above [...]