350,000 elderly people to benefit from long-term health care next year

The government plan to expand the coverage of long-term health care to 350,000 senior citizens aged 65 or older, from 260,000 people this year, according to the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs on June 26.

Last year, Korea introduced long-term health care for the elderly, especially those suffering from chronic illnesses. Senior citizens aged 65 or older can benefit from the se...