15 Reasons Why Fewer People Are Living In South Korea These Days?

CiFact
8 min readMay 6, 2024
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South Korea, known for its rapid economic growth and technological advancements, has seen a shift in its demographic and social structures in recent years. Here are fifteen reasons why fewer people are living in South Korea these days, reflecting broader social, economic, and cultural trends.

1. Aging Population

South Korea, similar to Japan, is experiencing a demographic shift with a fast-growing aging population and one of the lowest birth rates globally. This trend poses several challenges, including a decrease in the working-age population and an increase in healthcare and pension costs.

As the elderly population grows, the number of retirees increases, and the number of people entering the workforce decreases, leading to a reduction in the workforce. This could potentially result in a shortage of skilled workers, slow economic growth, and lower tax revenues.

The aging population also puts pressure on healthcare and pension systems, leading to higher costs for the government. The elderly population requires more medical attention and care, and the pension system must be able to support retirees who live longer than previous generations.

South Korea is facing a significant demographic challenge that requires action…

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