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South Korea’s digital divide leaves seniors seeking help
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Summary: A 79-year-old woman in South Korea said she struggled to use smartphone apps and kiosk machines, despite attending a training session where she managed to place an online order. The article describes a widening gap in digital literacy for seniors in a fast-ageing, highly connected country, prompting national efforts to bridge it.
WHO: Hwang Sun-hee
WHAT: A senior describes difficulty using smartphone apps and kiosk machines for online tasks, despite training that enabled her to place an online order.
WHEN: Sep 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: She said smartphone apps and kiosk machines are too difficult for older people to use.
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