The number of people in their 40s is decreasing...The number of workers is the lowest in 20 years = South Korea

In South Korea, the number of people in their 40s, known as the "backbone of the economy," decreased by 120,000 this year, making it the largest population decline after young adults. This population decline also reduces the number of workers,
The number of workers in their 40s hit a 20-year low in November. According to the Korea Statistics Authority's National Statistics Portal (KOSIS) on the 26th, the population of people in their 40s in November was 7.9 million.
9,000 people, a decrease of 139,000 people compared to the same month last year. This is the largest decrease in 4 years and 3 months, following August 2019 (minus 141,000 people).
It was. The population of people in their 40s from January to November this year decreased by 120,000 compared to the same period last year. This is a decrease of 178,000 people among young people aged 15 to 29 in all age groups.
), this is the second largest decrease. Along with this, the number of workers also decreased. The number of workers in their 40s in November this year was 6,254,004, a decrease of 62,000 compared to the same month last year.
000 people were counted. This is the lowest number in 20 years since 6,132,000 in 2003 based on the same month.
This "decrease in the number of people in their 40s" is due to the second baby boom generation, born between 1968 and 1974, entering their 50s.
This was something that had already been foreseen.