Older workers top 10 million

Korea’s number of employed people aged 55 to 79 surpassed 10 million for the first time since related statistics began.

Job seekers submit documents and complete application procedures at an employment and welfare center in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Aug. 5. The number of working people aged 55 to 79 exceeded 10 million for the first time since related statistics began being compiled, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics.

Job seekers submit documents and complete application procedures at an employment and welfare center in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Aug. 5. The number of working people aged 55 to 79 exceeded 10 million for the first time since related statistics began being compiled, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics.