Beyond the Demographic Cliff: Workforce Trends and Economic Adaptation in Hyper-Aged Korea

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Beyond the Demographic Cliff: Workforce Trends and Economic Adaptation in Hyper-Aged Korea

South Korea’s demographic shift toward an increasingly older population is reshaping the country’s workforce. To ensure continued economic well-being, South Korea must prioritize workforce adaptation through technological innovation, skill development, and structural reforms.

By Darcie Draudt-Véjares

Published on Jul 29, 2025

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Darcie Draudt-Véjares

Fellow, Asia Program

Darcie Draudt-Véjares is a fellow in the Carnegie Asia Program.

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