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Darcie Draudt-Véjares
Research
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.
Published on Jul 29, 2025
About the Author
Darcie Draudt-Véjares
Fellow, Asia Program
Darcie Draudt-Véjares is a fellow in the Carnegie Asia Program.
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