Signal Korea became a super-aged society in December 2024 at a record pace

Summary

Korea crossed the threshold of a super-aged society in December 2024, driven by a prolonged fall in fertility. KISTEP describes the country as one of the fastest-ageing nations in the world, with ageing proceeding in a compressed way. The report warns that a shrinking working-age population will be accompanied by fewer science and engineering master's and doctoral researchers. Rising public spending on the elderly is expected to add long-term strain across the economy and society. These facts underpin the report's agenda on age technology and the silver industry.