[Silver Bridge] Silver Bridge: Two Countries Growing Old · Chapter 12 · Why Is Life After Retirement So Different?

1. The column points out that pensions for former civil servants in both South Korea and China are far higher than those of ordinary retirees.
2. The author writes that as of 2024, the national pension in Korea was 650,000 won per month, while the civil servant pension was 2,700,000 won per month, a gap of more than four times.
3. The author argues that public pensions alone are not enough and that individuals need to prepare for old age through private pensions, asset management and health care.

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