In South Korea, the plight of the elderly, particularly those with disabilities, is becoming increasingly dire. With a staggering unemployment rate four times higher than their non-disabled counterparts and a poverty rate that is three times the OECD average, the elderly population is facing a crisis that demands immediate attention. The reliance on labor for survival, coupled with inadequate pension systems, underscores a systemic failure that leaves many vulnerable. The statistics reveal a grim reality: 31.