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 [ABSTRACT]

This study is to analyze the economic characteristics of the new senior  generation and the various economic challenges they currently face or are expected to experience in the future. By examining their policy demands and reviewing relevant government and local government support programs, this study aims to propose effective economic support measures and policy tasks for the new senior population in Chungcheongbuk-do Province.

To achieve these objectives, the study conducted a theoretical review and analysis of previous research, examined demographic and statistical trends, analyzed economic characteristics and policy needs, reviewed policy cases from the central government and other local governments, and conducted expert focus group interviews to gather insights.

Based on these analyses, the study derived key implications and proposed the following policy tasks to strengthen economic support for the new senior  generation in Chungcheongbuk-do.

1. Establishment of a Comprehensive Support System for the New Senior Generation in Response to the Super-Aged Society and National Policy Trends 

2. Building an Integrated System for Middle-Aged Employment Support

3. Expansion of Senior Employment Linked to Government Ministries’ Support Programs

4. Enhancing Private Sector Participation in Senior Job Creation

5. Expansion of Local Infrastructure for Returning-to-Farm/Village and Senior Employment Support

6. Expansion and Advancement of the Chungbuk-Type Job Innovation Project

7. Development of Suitable Job Types and Strengthening of Education and Training

8. Addressing Job Mismatch and Promoting Economic Participation of Senior  Women

9. Enhancing Economic Welfare for the Senior 

10. Reducing the Cost of Living for the Senior