- The number of people aged 100 or older in Korea increased by 2.7 times compared to 2015, reaching 8,604. The increase rate for men was higher than that for women, increasing by 3.3 times. - Among those aged 100 or older who did not live in facilities, 20.7% lived alone, and most lived with their children. - The most cited longevity secret was a moderate diet, and the current life satisfaction rate was 'average' at 43.7% and 'satisfied' at 33.1%. - Most centenarians had chronic diseases such as hypertension, arthritis, and dementia, but 75.8% reported never drinking alcohol or smoking throughout their lives. - There was a tendency to maintain an active social life by meeting people about 13 times a month on average.
