South Korea is on the brink of extinction! Birth rates are at zero, the youth aren’t having children, and an aging population is accelerating the decline. If this continues, in a few decades the country will be populated only by pensioners. Why is no one talking about this seriously?!
As I see it, the people of South Korea is too into the "I gotta be the best" ( second best will not be accepted). So the young generation is pressured and is unable to meet the expectations of their society. Single life or suicide is becoming an acceptable norm. If they look at "I'm good enough as I am" and not trying to be the absolute best, this generation can overcome the pressure of the Korean society.
You’re right that the pressure to be the best strongly affects the younger generation in South Korea. However, that’s just part of the problem. Many young Koreans face economic instability, high housing costs, and long working hours, which make starting a family difficult. Moreover, the modern generation is beginning to change its perspective on traditional values: many choose personal freedom, careers, or simply don’t want to follow established norms. Perhaps the solution lies in reducing social and economic pressure, as well as supporting a more flexible and individual approach to life.
Just because South Koreans did not favour US intervention, SK is now in trouble. Funny China, SK have demographic issues but Germany seems to be fine with falling population!
@@tengchuankhoo6585 Interesting observation! However, South Korea's demographic problems are more related to economic and social factors, such as expensive real estate, high education costs, and a career-focused culture, rather than foreign policy. As for Germany, its stability is largely supported by immigration, which South Korea has so far avoided.
It doesn't help when you have a 55hr work week. Who the heck has any energy after working 55hr?! Let alone make babies? Plus women now want a career too not just be a baby making machine. Also, having a baby out of wedlock is look down upon too. I'm curious what is the abortion rate in SK. I'm curious how high the "hook up" culture as well vs committed relationship.
You’ve touched on several key aspects of the issue. Long working hours indeed have a significant impact on quality of life, and it’s no surprise that people simply don’t have the time or energy for personal relationships or starting a family. As for women, their desire to build a career is an important step toward equality, but societal expectations often complicate the choice between work and family. The cultural stigma around having children out of wedlock also plays a role, limiting the available paths to starting a family. Regarding your question about abortions and hookup culture: abortions in South Korea were legalized relatively recently (in 2021), and their prevalence is mainly linked to a lack of sexual education and the taboo surrounding the topic. Hookup culture does exist but is far less widespread than in Western countries due to strong social and cultural restrictions.
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South Korea is on the brink of extinction! Birth rates are at zero, the youth aren’t having children, and an aging population is accelerating the decline. If this continues, in a few decades the country will be populated only by pensioners. Why is no one talking about this seriously?!
As I see it, the people of South Korea is too into the "I gotta be the best" ( second best will not be accepted). So the young generation is pressured and is unable to meet the expectations of their society. Single life or suicide is becoming an acceptable norm.
If they look at "I'm good enough as I am" and not trying to be the absolute best, this generation can overcome the pressure of the Korean society.
You’re right that the pressure to be the best strongly affects the younger generation in South Korea. However, that’s just part of the problem. Many young Koreans face economic instability, high housing costs, and long working hours, which make starting a family difficult.
Moreover, the modern generation is beginning to change its perspective on traditional values: many choose personal freedom, careers, or simply don’t want to follow established norms. Perhaps the solution lies in reducing social and economic pressure, as well as supporting a more flexible and individual approach to life.
Just because South Koreans did not favour US intervention, SK is now in trouble. Funny China, SK have demographic issues but Germany seems to be fine with falling population!
@@tengchuankhoo6585 Interesting observation! However, South Korea's demographic problems are more related to economic and social factors, such as expensive real estate, high education costs, and a career-focused culture, rather than foreign policy. As for Germany, its stability is largely supported by immigration, which South Korea has so far avoided.
It doesn't help when you have a 55hr work week. Who the heck has any energy after working 55hr?! Let alone make babies? Plus women now want a career too not just be a baby making machine. Also, having a baby out of wedlock is look down upon too. I'm curious what is the abortion rate in SK. I'm curious how high the "hook up" culture as well vs committed relationship.
You’ve touched on several key aspects of the issue. Long working hours indeed have a significant impact on quality of life, and it’s no surprise that people simply don’t have the time or energy for personal relationships or starting a family.
As for women, their desire to build a career is an important step toward equality, but societal expectations often complicate the choice between work and family. The cultural stigma around having children out of wedlock also plays a role, limiting the available paths to starting a family.
Regarding your question about abortions and hookup culture: abortions in South Korea were legalized relatively recently (in 2021), and their prevalence is mainly linked to a lack of sexual education and the taboo surrounding the topic. Hookup culture does exist but is far less widespread than in Western countries due to strong social and cultural restrictions.