Science & Tech · AI · 19 hrs ago
AI tools spread in South Korean senior care facilities
South Korea’s senior living and care facilities are increasingly using artificial intelligence to help monitor residents.
The country has 11.125 million people aged 65 or older, equal to 21.6% of its population, and facilities face a shortage of care workers.
Some systems analyze CCTV footage to detect unusual movements and possible falls, while others track sleep, stress or activity.
The systems can alert staff so they can check on residents or respond quickly when someone needs help.
One senior residence plans to add a care robot to support residents’ safety and social interaction.
Experts say AI should support care workers, not replace them, and should free up time for staff to give residents more attention.
Facilities also need to protect residents’ privacy because the systems use cameras and sensors.
AI systems are being introduced in South Korean senior-care facilities to detect risks and monitor residents’ health.
The trend comes as the country’s population ages and care facilities face staff shortages.
Systems in use can flag possible falls, track movement, and measure sleep quality and stress.
Samsung C&T’s Everling system also helps facilities manage resident health and operational data.
An expert said AI should support care workers, not replace them.
- Who
- South Korean senior-care facilities and technology providers are adopting AI tools.
- What
- AI systems are being used to monitor residents’ safety and health and support facility operations.
- When
- The article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Senior-care facilities and residences in South Korea.
- Why
- Facilities are seeking to address care staff shortages and help monitor residents’ safety and health.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
When a risk of falling that differs from a resident’s usual behavior is detected, an alert sounds in advance.
The biggest benefit is that we can analyze the health data collected by AI Hartinru, check residents’ health status accurately, and provide consultations.
Everling was developed using Samsung Group security standards and has completed inspections.
AI technology should not be exaggerated as technology that replaces people.
The National Data Agency announced that people aged 65 and older numbered 11.125 million, or 21.6% of the population.
Donga Ilbo reported on the spread of AI tools in senior-care facilities.
- Older population
- 11.125 million people aged 65 and older in 2026
- Share of population
- 21.6%
- Fall-alert system
- Cleverus, used at Care닥’s Nursing Home
- Health-monitoring sensor
- AI Hartinru, used at Pyeongchang County
- AI care system
- Everling, used at The Signum House Gangnam and Caring Stay Uijeongbu Sumokwon branch
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