Oct. 11

• ●Cigarette use drops drastically since 2015: study The Korea Herald
  The percentage of men in their 20s and 30s who smoke dropped nearly 20 percentage points from 2015 to 2024, though the figure does not include users of e-cigarettes and other alternative tobacco products.

Oct. 12

• ●Rat sightings, infestations double over past three years, climate change blamed Korea JoongAng Daily
  Complaints from Seoul residents about rat sightings and infestations have doubled over the past three years, with climate change cited as a key contributing factor to the rise.
  
  

• ●70s and over outnumber people in their 20s for first time amid low birth rates and aging population Korea JoongAng Daily
  As Korea's low birthrate and aging population persist, the number of people in their 20s fell below the number of people in their '70s and older for the first time last year.

Oct. 13

• ●Sleep Disorder Patients Surge 26% in Four Years The Chosun Daily
  The number of domestic patients with sleep disorders has increased by 26% over four years, exceeding 1.3 million last year.
  
  

• ●70+ Population Surpasses 20s, Becomes Major Consumers and Taxpayers The Chosun Daily
  As the pace of low birth rates and aging accelerates, the population aged 70 and above has surpassed that of those in their 20s for the first time in history.
  
  

• ●Korean workplace still seen as 'men's world' despite rise in female executives The Korea Herald
  The majority of employed Koreans still view the workplace as a "men's world," where success often depends on fitting into male-centered hierarchies, despite increased female representation in executive positions.
  
  

• ●Korea ranks second in OECD for antibiotic consumption, raising health concerns Korea JoongAng Daily
  Korea's antibiotic consumption ranks as the second highest among member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), raising serious concerns over the potential health risks posed by the overuse of such medications.
  
  

• ●Koreans aged 70 and over surpass 20-somethings for 1st time The Korea Times
  The number of Koreans aged 70 and above has overtaken those in their 20s for the first time, as decades of low birthrates and rapid aging continue to reshape the country's demographics.