A scene from the 2023 Policy Forum of Medical-Welfare Social Cooperatives. Social economy organizations in Korea are continuously exploring ways to provide integrated community-based care.(Photo by Milly) In 2024, South Korea officially entered a “super-aged society,” with more than 20% of its registered population aged 65 or older. This demographic shift has been largely driven by the aging of the baby boomer generation, born between 1955 and 1963, who are now becoming seniors. As a result, public interest in elderly care is growing rapidly.   😃The Role of Community-Based Integrated Care and the Social Economy   Many elderly people in Korea wish to stay in their own neighborhoods until the end of their lives. However, adult children, who are often expected to care for aging parents, find it difficult to provide hands-on support due to work and other personal responsibilities.   In response, community-based integrated care has emerged as a key solution. This ...