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Caring for an Ageing Korea

South Korea has emerged as one of the fastest ageing countries in the world. This is due to it having one of the lowest birth rates, highest life expectancies globally and two baby-boom populations that have just begun their transition to becoming older adults. By 2025, South Korea is expected to become a “super-aged” society, with over 20% of its population being older adults. This situation has caused the South Korean government to announce at the time of this report, that it will be creating a new standalone ministry to tackle its demographic issues, including those related to its rapidly ageing population.

The policies and structures established to support South Korea’s ageing population offer an opportunity for Canada to observe and and learn from the impact of these national approaches. Discover the insights shaping the future of ageing with the latest report from the NIA’s Ageing Beyond Borders Series.

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