South Korea promotes employment model for older adults.

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South Korea promotes employment model for older adults.

South Korea is entering a hyper-aging society, with over 20% of its population over 65 and a workforce projected to shrink by more than 10 million people in the next decade. In this context, the 40-64 age group – representing nearly 40% of the population – is seen as a crucial pillar to maintain growth.

Seoul is taking the lead in making middle-aged employment a national priority, tasking the Seoul 50 Plus Foundation with expanding job fairs, vocational training, and connecting more than 5,000 job opportunities annually. The city is also preparing to open a Middle-Aged Employment Academy in March, providing counseling, training, and job-finding support through a one-stop model.

Professor Lee Cheol Hee of Seoul National University emphasized that in the context of rapidly changing technology and industrial structure, early career transitions and skills training are essential to maintaining future labor productivity. He expects the Seoul 50 Plus Foundation's programs to be practically effective for this group.

The Seoul 50 Plus Foundation asserts that in an era of declining population, training middle-aged individuals to become a core workforce is the only solution to maintaining economic vitality. Seoul's middle-aged employment model is being replicated nationwide, with many localities such as Busan, Gwangju, Jeju, and Suncheon studying the adoption of key policies and programs from Seoul.

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