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Over 37% of South Koreans 65+ Remain Employed

11/26/2025

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  • Oh Yujin of the National Pension Research Institute reports that 37.3% of people aged 65+ in South Korea are employed, well above the OECD 13.6%.
  • The average national pension is 660,000 won, far below the 1.34 million won minimum living cost, so many work to cover expenses.
  • With a legal retirement age of 60 and an average of 52.9, a gap keeps many working while awaiting pension benefits.