'Time to discuss raising retirement age': DP lawmaker (KoreaHerald/6 Feb 2025)

The Korean Herald reports that Democratic Party lawmaker Jin Seong-jun is urging discussions to raise the legal retirement age amid South Korea's demographic challenges. Citing a shrinking working-age population due to a low birth rate and rapid aging, Jin argues that aligning retirement with the future National Pension eligibility age is vital to address labor shortages. He also highlights the need for clear policies on employment terms and cost-sharing to support this transition.