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For the first time in South Korea, a major demographic change is expected. The number of women will outnumber that of men, reveals the result of a rapidly ageing population.
Film on 1597 Victory Against Japan Storms to Top of South Korean Box-Office
The South Korean box office has been set on fire by a film depicting a famous 16th century naval victory against Japanese invaders.
The South Korean box office has been set on fire by a film depicting a famous 16th century naval victory against Japanese invaders.
South Korea became an ageing society in 2000 and is expected to become a "super-aged society" by 2026, when more than 20 percent of its population will be aged over 65.
This will have a significant economic impact in terms of increased welfare bills and a diminished workforce.
WHO Chief's Sudden Death - A Major Loss To Global Health
Director General of World Health Organization, Dr Lee Jong-Wook death is a major loss to global health programmes according to People's Health Organization in India.
Director General of World Health Organization, Dr Lee Jong-Wook death is a major loss to global health programmes according to People's Health Organization in India.
The most economically-active segment -- those between 25 and 49 -- already dropped for the first time last year to 19.78 million.
Second Foot and Mouth Disease Confirmed in South Korea
Raising fears of a repeat of the devastating 2011 outbreak, health officials in South Korea confirmed that they have detected a second case of foot-and-mouth disease in less than a week.
Raising fears of a repeat of the devastating 2011 outbreak, health officials in South Korea confirmed that they have detected a second case of foot-and-mouth disease in less than a week.
Retirement in South Korea is Not All That Easy
South Korean retirees are struggling to force their way back into an unwelcoming job market as they aim to supplement meagre or non-existent pensions.
South Korean retirees are struggling to force their way back into an unwelcoming job market as they aim to supplement meagre or non-existent pensions.
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