Japan’s aging population continues to rise with a record number of centenarians, highlighting the country’s demographic crisis. The number of people aged 100 or older has surpassed 95,000, with nearly 90% being women. This surge in the elderly population further strains the country’s already struggling healthcare system and workforce.
South Korea’s Supreme Court has made a landmark ruling recognizing the rights of same-sex couples by granting health insurance coverage for partners, while the country’s fertility rate continues to plummet, reaching a record low. The ruling has sparked joy among activists, while the demographic crisis poses significant challenges to South Korea’s economic growth and social welfare system.
