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S. Korea to Abolish Classification of Disabled People

S. Korea to Abolish Classification of Disabled People

SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will gradually phase out the country’s controversial “disability grade” system for handicapped people, the government said Monday. Currently, the government classifies disabled people into six classes depending on their level of incapacity and medical status. The government’s assessment system determines monthly basic pension, as well as other kinds of support. The system, however, has received public criticism not [...]