SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The proportion of job positions taken by senior citizens reached an all-time high this year amid rapid aging, data showed Monday. The average number of the employed per month stood at 28.51 million during the January-July period, and those aged 60 and older accounted for 22.4 percent, or 6.39 [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that approximately 3,000 elderly individuals in Seoul make a living by collecting waste paper, shedding light on the economic challenges faced by the city’s aging population. The Seoul Metropolitan Government released the findings on July 10, based on a comprehensive study conducted from February to [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has found that older adults with chronic conditions who live alone are less likely to take their medications as prescribed compared to those living with family members. Poor medication adherence among patients requiring long-term treatment for chronic illnesses can lead to reduced treatment efficacy, increased adverse effects, [...]
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 [...]