Facing the Future Korea's Family, Pension and Health Policy Challenges

Facing the Future Korea's Family, Pension and Health Policy Challenges

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2007-02-27

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9264065407

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Korea faces an extraordinary ageing challenge. Korea will age much faster than other OECD countries: in 2000, about 7% of Korea’s population were over 65; in 2050, senior citizens will constitute about 37% of Korea’s population. Population ageing ...


Ageing in East Asia

Ageing in East Asia

Author: Tsung-hsi Fu

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-02-13

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 113405128X

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This book explores the causes and trends of population ageing in East Asia and discusses the challenges and impacts of population ageing on public policies.


OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2007

OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2007

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2007-06-20

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 9264027378

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This 2007 edition of OECD's periodic Economic Survey of Korea examines key economic challenges now being faced there. After an examination of recent macroeconomic trends, it looks at monetary policy, housing and regional policies, the fiscal ...


Retirement, Work and Pensions in Ageing Korea

Retirement, Work and Pensions in Ageing Korea

Author: Jae-Jin Yang

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-02-25

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1135272743

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Introduces readers to the impact of demographic changes in Korea, particularly the impact of these on work, retirement and pensions; and as importantly, provides an explanation for the reforms of public policy in these domains.


Routledge Handbook of Korean Culture and Society

Routledge Handbook of Korean Culture and Society

Author: Youna Kim

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1317337220

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The Routledge Handbook of Korean Culture and Society is an accessible and interdisciplinary resource that explores the formation and transformation of Korean culture and society. Each chapter provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking overview on key topics, including: compressed modernity, religion, educational migration, social class and inequality, popular culture, digitalisation, diasporic cultures and cosmopolitanism. These topics are thoroughly explored by an international team of Korea experts, who provide historical context, examine key issues and debates, and highlight emerging questions in order to set the research agenda for the near future. Providing an interdisciplinary overview of Korean culture and society, this Handbook is an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well scholars in Korean Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, and Asian Studies in general.


Doing Better for Families

Doing Better for Families

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2011-04-27

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 9264098739

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This book looks at the different ways in which governments support families.


OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2008

OECD Economic Surveys: Korea 2008

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2008-12-17

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9264057498

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This 2008 edition of OECD's periodic review of Korea's economy looks at key challenges including reforming the tax system, boosting productivity in the services sector, and sustaining growth by reforming labour markets and improving education.


OECD Annual Report 2008

OECD Annual Report 2008

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2008-05-02

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9264062017

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A comprehensive report on OECD activities in 2007-2008.