Elder tide: South Korea officially became a ‘super-aged’ society in 2024, with people aged over 65 making up more than 20% of the population. — AFP
THE nation is running out of space for its ageing population, and many neighbourhoods do not want care centres for older adults built in their apartment complexes.
To address this growing tension, Eunpyeong-gu district in north-western Seoul is suggesting something new. It has formally proposed that residents of newly redeveloped apartment complexes be given priority access to care centres built as part of the redevelopment.
