Experts call for targeted, integrated mental health strategies as older adults face higher suicide risk and lower access to care SEOUL,August 5 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 18,000 South Koreans aged 65 and older died by suicide over the past five years, averaging more than 10 deaths per day, according to new findings that highlight [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Elderly individuals in South Korea who receive greater social support are significantly more likely to prepare for the end of life — including writing wills, completing advance directives, and planning funerals — according to new research released Tuesday by the Korean Public Health Association. A team from Eulji University’s [...]
SEOUL, March 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s elderly poverty rate remains the highest among OECD nations, according to the “Korea SDG Implementation Report 2025″ released by Statistics Korea on March 24. The comprehensive report, which analyzes Korea’s progress on 17 sustainable development goals through comparisons with other OECD countries, reveals both improvements and persistent [...]
SEOUL, March 19 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea enters a super-aged society, health experts and policymakers are increasingly calling for an adjustment to the official age classification of “elderly,” citing evidence that older adults are maintaining good physical function well into their 70s. At a policy forum hosted by the Ministry of Health and [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to tighten driving ability assessments for transport workers including bus, taxi and freight vehicle drivers that are aged 65 years or older, the transport ministry said Wednesday, a move aimed at enhancing the safety of public transportation services. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A stark disconnect exists between how elderly South Koreans hope to spend their final days and where they actually die, according to a comprehensive study released on February 17 by the National Health Insurance Service Research Institute. The analysis found that while 67.5% of elderly long-term care recipients wish to [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Healthcare costs for age-related illnesses in South Korea, including dementia, have jumped approximately 28% over the past five years, reaching an estimated 6 trillion won, as the nation’s elderly population continues to expand. The number of South Koreans aged 65 and older covered by national health insurance and medical benefits [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will implement virtual reality technology to help assess the driving capabilities of motorists aged 75 and older during their license renewal process, government officials announced on February 12. The initiative is part of a pedestrian safety action plan jointly developed by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KTSA) reported on February 11 that approximately 70% of elderly drivers felt they received more courteous treatment and right-of-way considerations from other drivers after displaying “Senior Driver” signs on their vehicles. The initiative, launched in September last year in Busan, aimed to promote a more [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea’s aging population continues to grow, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes has risen significantly. According to data released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on Sunday, these conditions claim the lives of a significant portion of patients within [...]