National Cremation Rate Hits Record High in 2024
Seoul, February 15: South Korea’s cremation rate continues its steady upward climb, intensifying concerns over potential shortages of cremation facilities, particularly in densely populated cities such as Seoul and Busan.Fresh data released on...
bank of korea
covid-19 impact
cremation facilities
cremation rate
death rates
demographic trends
funeral practices
hospitalcremation
ministry of welfare
population aging
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south korea
super-aged society
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