The gender impact of National Pension reforms in the Republic of Korea

Mi‐young An

International Social Security Review, 2009, vol. 62, issue 2, 77-99

Abstract: This article examines the gender impact of National Pension reforms in the Republic of Korea. In 2007, the Korean government introduced an income‐tested basic old‐age pension scheme paying flat‐rate benefits. It also introduced credited pension coverage periods for child rearing and changed entitlement conditions for divorcees and widows and widowers. This paper examines the impact of these policy changes for individuals with shorter working lives and lower wages, for survivors and for the traditional social protection role played by the family in Korea. Findings indicate that the reforms have some positive features. However, the reforms still offer better value for those with higher earnings and an uninterrupted employment history, both of which are more characteristic of male workers. Moreover, the important income security role played by the family is still strongly embedded in the provisions and the protection available to survivors remains weak.

Date: 2009
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