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For the first time, South Korea has over 10 million employed people aged 55 to 79, according to government data released on August 7. The employment rate for this age group reached a record 59.1%, reflecting the country's rapid aging population.
Japan's parliament passed legal revisions on June 16 to expand support for elderly people with no relatives or dependable family care. The move addresses rapid aging and growing single-person households, aiming to broaden social services for vulnerable seniors.
A self-funded running club in Meru County, Kenya, shows that age is no barrier. Members aged 52 to 82, including an 82-year-old woman, train three times a week and compete despite a lack of funding. The group also supports runners with disabilities like visual impairment.
Nearly half of older women in Japan prefer AI over humans for personal advice, a rate far exceeding other age groups. Experts link this to loneliness and the non-judgmental nature of AI, while warning about potential social downsides. The survey, conducted in early 2026, polled over 1,000 participants.
