Korean society, Church confront aging, loneliness, and population crisis (Herald Malaysia/14 Jan 2025)

Herald Malaysia reports that the Catholic Church in South Korea is addressing the dual crisis of rapid aging and low birth rates, emphasizing intergenerational connection and care for the elderly. With 20% of the population over 65 and the world's lowest fertility rate, the nation faces rising single-person households, loneliness, and solitary deaths. Public acceptance of euthanasia is growing, but the Church advocates dignity and support for the elderly while calling for societal and cultural solutions to bridge generational divides.