More Koreans are in their 60s than in their 40s, a first on record (Hankyoreh/9 Oct 2024)

Hankyoreh reports that for the first time, South Koreans in their 60s outnumber those in their 40s, with 7.77 million people aged 60-69 compared to 7.76 million in their 40s, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. This shift highlights Korea's aging population, where the average age has risen to 45.2 years.