Koreans live up to 79 years on average, the longest ever, and more than the OECD
average.
The average life span of Koreans was 79.1 in 2006, higher than
the average 78.9 for members of the organization, according to the OECD Health
Data 2008 released through the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs.
It is now narrowing the gap with Japan, the ``country of longevity,'' which
boasts 82.4 years.
The future for Koreans in terms of life span is quite
bright. It is constantly expanding, from 76.4 in 2001 to 77 in 2002 and 78.5 in
2005. ``At the end of this year, the figure may exceed 80,'' a ministry
spokesman said. Read More...