The number of ”elderly heads of households” in their 60s and older has exceeded 1.05 million... more than double the number 10 years ago = South Korea

In South Korea, it has been revealed that there are more than 1 million ``elderly heads of households'' who work and support their families despite being in their 60s or older, which is considered the retirement age.
Kim Sang-hoon, a member of the ruling party “People’s Power” and chairman of the Planning and Finance Committee of the South Korean National Assembly, received the “2023~
According to the 2022 Current Status of Employee Health Insurance Employees, there were 1,050,718 employees in their 60s or older who had dependents as of 2022.
This is an increase of approximately twice (108.5%) compared to 2013 (503,840 people).
The percentage of employees in their 60s or older who have dependents at work increased from 6.1% to 12.7% during the same period.
and rose. The number of dependents dependent on heads of households over 60 increased by 86.9% from 750,447 to 1,402,508. This means that you can receive support for your children even after you are in your 60s.
This also means that the number of elderly people working and supporting their families has increased. Rep. Kim said, ``In the past 10 years, it has become difficult for young people to find jobs, retirement for the elderly has been extended, and 20-20 years have become difficult for young people to find work, and retirement for the elderly has been postponed.
The number of people in their 30s and the number of people in their 60s and 70s who cannot quit their jobs have both increased,'' he said, emphasizing that ``It is time for a comprehensive employment and income security policy that covers the difficulties faced by each generation.'' did.