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[Graphic News] Korean workforce aging fast

By Korea Herald

Published : Oct. 3, 2013 - 20:28

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The average age of Korean workers reached 44 this year from 35 in 1970, according to a report from the Bank of Korea released Wednesday. This seems to be affected by an increase of the older generation in the labor market, while there is a decline of younger people.

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