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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3870
  • 28 Jul 2026
  • 33 min

South Korea battles its ageing population with a foreign workforce

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  • The Briefing
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3870
  • 33 min

Solutions for South Korea as it becomes the latest country to officially become a “super-aged” society. Plus: why it’s a buoyant time for the luxury cruise market. 

Host
  • Chris Cermak
Contributor
  • Lily Austin
Guest
  • James Chambers
Producer
  • Tom Webb

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