[Silver Bridge] Volume 1 · Chapter 1: Korea and China's Elderly Meet: Reflecting Each Other's Future

1. In Chapter 1 of his book "Silver Bridge: Growing Old in Two Countries," the author compares elderly life in Korea and China.
2. The article notes that Korea entered a super-aged society in 2025, with 20.3% of its population aged 65 or older, while China has 323.38 million people aged 60 or older.
3. The author views the sharp rise in healthcare costs for the elderly and the surge in elderly people living alone in Korea as a future China will soon face, and argues for sharing experiences between the two countries.

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