South Korea demographics

Battling the Numbers: South Korea’s Military Downsizes Amid Challenging Demographic Landscape

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Battling the Numbers: South Korea’s Military Downsizes Amid Challenging Demographic Landscape

As society navigates an era of rapid change and uncertainty, the Republic of Korea (ROK), also known as South Korea, faces a demographic crisis that could impact its national security.  The root of this crisis can be traced back to previous policy decisions. In the late 20th century, faced with a rapidly growing population that … Read more

Baby Boomers’ Retirement Will Remake South Korea

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Baby Boomers’ Retirement Will Remake South Korea

Advertisement Drive into any city in South Korea, and the most prominent feature from afar is their high-rise apartments. Of all the dwellings in the country – some 18 million – more than 60 percent are apartments. Add in smaller living complexes, and the share of multifamily homes rises to almost 80 percent. South Korea … Read more