[Special Series ⑥] Can Retirement Age Extension Be Solved by Law? The Limits of Government Role and Options

Key points in 3 lines

1. This analytical article reports that extending the retirement age is difficult to resolve through legal revision alone, and that the government is considering a phased approach and expanded options.
2. The legal retirement age is currently 60, while national pension payments begin at 65, and discussions continue on how to bridge that gap.
3. Following examples from Japan and Germany, some argue that the law should set only minimum standards and leave room for companies and workers to make adjustments.

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