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South Korea Debates Retirement Age: Youth vs. Experience

11/20/2025

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South Korea's Minister of Employment and Labor, Kim Young-hoon, urged a generational compromise on extending the retirement age.
He acknowledged that extending the retirement age could benefit older workers but may reduce youth job opportunities.
A survey found 74% of employees in their 20s and 30s support the extension, citing economic insecurity.
Political discussions include wage-system reforms to accompany retirement-age changes, though passage within the year is uncertain.

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South Korea's Minister of Employment and Labor, Kim Young-hoon, urged a generational compromise on extending the retirement age.
He acknowledged that extending the retirement age could benefit older workers but may reduce youth job opportunities.
A survey found 74% of employees in their 20s and 30s support the extension, citing economic insecurity.
Political discussions include wage-system reforms to accompany retirement-age changes, though passage within the year is uncertain.