Korea is one ofthe countries that the population is aging very rapidly. Besides, aging rate of Korea is fastest in the world. But particularly more serious thing is that the level of welfare for the aged has not improved to keep pace with the speed of aging in Korea. Therefore the problems ofthe aged are appearing seriously and one of those is the elderly suicide. According to a recent statisti
1. Definition of poverty
the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money
Economical poverty
① objective poverty
absolute poverty
- inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter
relative poverty
- lacking a usual or socially acceptable level of resour
(2) Long Term Care in Korea
In July 2008, Korea introduced social insurance for long-term care. There are several
important demographic and social changes leading to the introduction of long-term care
(LTC) insurance, including the rapid ageing of population as a result ofthe increase in life expectancy and the sharp decline in fertility. Total fertility rate is below 1.1 in 2005 (NSO,2007).
2.2.3 Promoting system
The promoting system of Senior Employment Project for the aged consists of division of roles by different levels of government, such as 'Ministry of Health and Welfare', local government, 'Korea Labor Force Development Institute for the aged(한국노인인력개발원)‘, and each performing institutions. Major policies are managed by 'Ministry of Health and Welfare' a
The Senior Employment Project means to give the elderly the opportunity to make their incomes and take part in society by providing them with the most appropriate jobs. And it also has purposes to inspire the feeling of accomplishment as a member of society and to make their livings healthy and active.
Those who are more than 65 ages and able to work physically are basically defined as a part