South Korea Launches Campaigns to Bridge Digital Divide for Seniors
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Philippines
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- South China Morning Post
- Philippine Daily Inquirer
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South Korea is implementing national campaigns to address a widening digital literacy gap among its elderly population in a hyper connected and fast ageing society. Government organized digital survival training is being conducted at senior community centers, such as one in Suwon, to help seniors navigate smartphone apps and kiosk machines. The digital divide has impacted access to everyday services. Reports indicate that some baseball clubs began reserving tickets for on site sales after older fans struggled with ticket machines. Additionally, a survey showed that while nearly 90 percent of taxi drivers use ride hailing apps, more than 80 percent of South Koreans over 60 still hail cabs by hand. While both reports describe the situation as a significant gap, a center lean outlet framed the government efforts as an aim to save seniors, whereas a center right lean outlet framed the situation as seniors pleading for help.
How each side framed it
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- The report focused on the government's efforts to save seniors from being lost in the digital age.
- Centre-right
- The report emphasized the desperation of seniors who are left pleading for help due to the grey digital divide.
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