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As populations plunge, some rural South Korean provinces court overseas South Koreans to return

Provincial governments across South Korea are stepping up efforts to attract overseas South Koreans in a bid to curb their declining populations.
Provincial governments across South Korea are stepping up efforts to attract overseas South Koreans in a bid to curb their declining populations.

FairPrice Foundation, Tan Tock Seng Hospital to roll out programme to teach seniors to eat healthier

ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of an elderly diner at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on elderly, loneliness, community, heartlands, ageing population, pioneer generation, merdeka generation, pioneer generation package, active ageing, super aged society, national identity. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of an elderly diner at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on elderly, loneliness, community, heartlands, ageing population, pioneer generation, merdeka generation, pioneer generation package, active ageing, super aged society, national identity. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Forum: Keep elderly neighbours together when relocating them

Sumiko at 61: 5 free (or almost free) non-negotiable habits for a longer and healthier life

Research shows that just 15 minutes of daily movement can significantly improve long-term health outcomes, especially in older adults.
Research shows that just 15 minutes of daily movement can significantly improve long-term health outcomes, especially in older adults.

A great wealth transfer is happening in China

Chinese seniors exercising in the vicinity of Temple of Heaven in Beijing. As their numbers rise, so will questions over inheritance and eldercare.
Chinese seniors exercising in the vicinity of Temple of Heaven in Beijing. As their numbers rise, so will questions over inheritance and eldercare.

At 74, he started running. At 91, he’s a marathoner

Mr Koichi Kitabatake, who at 91 will be the oldest runner in this year's New York Marathon.
Mr Koichi Kitabatake, who at 91 will be the oldest runner in this year's New York Marathon.

The 10,000-step question: How many do you really need to walk each day?

Some studies suggest it is not the number of step that counts but how 'long' the walk is done.
Some studies suggest it is not the number of step that counts but how 'long' the walk is done.

Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea

Growing numbers are finding work in the business of death as South Korea undergoes massive demographic change, with birth rates among the lowest in the world.
Growing numbers are finding work in the business of death as South Korea undergoes massive demographic change, with birth rates among the lowest in the world.

South Korea’s Lee hopes to tackle AI and demographic issues at Apec summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during the second session of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov 1.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during the second session of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov 1.

How Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled hopes to slow cognitive decline in residents

Ms Toh Siew Mui, 49, trying out a prototype of an AI-powered chatbot.
Ms Toh Siew Mui, 49, trying out a prototype of an AI-powered chatbot.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.