SOLO LIVING SURGES IN S. KOREA
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Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Issues and Insiders.
I'm Min Sunhee.
A growing number of Koreans are seeking to live solo and today we explore this trend.
I have Professor Choi Hyunsun at Myongji University live on the line.
Professor Choi welcome.
I also have Kwon Soa with us.
Soa it's good to have you here.
1) Soa, let's begin with details about the latest data on one-person households in Korea as recently shared by Seoul's Interior Ministry.
2) Professor Choi, what are your thoughts regarding the reasons behind the rise in the number of people living alone here in Korea?
3) Also, Soa, I hear Korea is not the only country that has been noting a greater presence of solo dwellers in recent years.
Do tell us more.
4) Professor Choi, based on what Soa has just shared, it seems that people in developed countries are more likely to live alone than their counterparts in less developed countries.
How do you explain this trend?
5) Soa, let's now touch upon the repercussions of the rise in one-person households.
What does research tell us about the broader implications of living alone?
6) Professor Choi, what policy priorities do you propose to better accommodate the rise in single-person households here in Korea?
7) And Soa, what more can you share about Seoul's efforts to address the needs of solo dwellers?
8) Meanwhile Professor Choi, keeping in mind the rise in the number of young adults choosing to live alone amid Korea's shrinking population, do you suppose the government should seek policies to encourage marriage?
I mean, should marriage become a national priority for Korea?
9) Professor Choi, some 50 years from now, Korea's current population of 51 million is projected to plunge to 36 million with those aged 65 and above accounting for roughly half of the people.
Can we fight this reality or is it destined to happen regardless of our counter-efforts?
10) Soa, we have some time left.
That being said, do share with some of the foreign media coverage about the spike in solo living and lifestyle here in Korea.
All right.
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2024-04-17, 14:30 (KST)
All wealth of the society is moving more quickly to the top rich individuals / families.
This is causing the rest of the society to stop re-producing.
Why have kids just so they can be slaves to make the rich more rich.
The rich an have as many children as they want, we the poor are good without👍
@1 yup
Living solo is great. I've been doing it most of my life and wouldn't change it for anything. Quiet, peaceful and don't have to deal with anyones drama or problems.
that's what I'm saying it's the only way either that or to be manipulated by others especially terrible roommates
That’s too lonely for some people
If you're rich it's all good. If you're not well good luck to you, you'll succumbed to a monotonous and sad life. In the end the human species is a communicative species, it's how communities and countries flourished through hundreds of years.
@@mgcolom
Not at all. I'm almost 70, on a fixed income and very content and happy alone and have been for years. I have plenty of hobbies and go everywhere alone and have fun. I'm not emotionally needy.
@@KStew9010 Now that changes everything. At that point in time, experiences is what you long for and acceptance, so I agree with your take. The younger generation though, it will be hard for them to have this mentality. They might say yes, but after some time they'll long for some sort companionship.
tiny apartments,no money for marriage and kids,poor working conditions,overworked people and students,this is a picture of a poor nation
Couldn't be described more accurately
Very low poverty rate, high college graduation rate, and Koreans are some of the most travelled nation in the world per capita. By far the most travelled people in Asia, you gotta have money to travel outside of your country so much. You'll see Korean tourists everywhere in Asia and Europe. That doesn't sound like a poor nation.
I grew up in America were it's the opposite. Poor people have babies so they can get more government handouts.
Hypercomsumption at its peak. They prefer to consume, travel, work, and live pathethic lives alone in small boxes, rather that build loving families... Nothing to envy about it. Brainwashed
in the Philippines usually it's the poor people who have lots of kids...they don't think about money...they just make as many kids as they can
Single household doesn’t mean single. I have some Korean friends decided not to get married but still have a relationship. They just don’t live tgt.
Single means unmarried in statistics and dating.
They just doing nasty things without marriage that's bad .
Having a wife is better because you can get laid whenever you want.
@@superior54NOONE wants a big Family! Stop romanticizing FREE LABOR!
@@johnnypham2850 What do you mean romanticizing free labor?
No one can force anyone to have a family, especially that more people gives importance to their carreer, travel, social. Media
So true. Many of my younger friends are too busy on FB and youtube to get married and have kids.
To me the rise in single person households is no mystery given the data presented in this story. There is an aging population. More of the older married people are losing their spouses and entering widowhood. Thus the rise in the 60+ demographic. Given the age distribution of the entire population and the declines in both marriage and birth rates, the number of single person households will accelerate at a rapid pace over the next 30 years.
Exactly, which is why Tzuyang making fun of Filipinas who married to Korean farmers was so ignorant when they are in away helping in the declining population of SK.
*Edit: it's not just poverty. K-netz should also stop harrasing korean celebrities and idols when they are dating.
So I'm continuing the thoughts produced on the program, the young lady also mentioned the younger generation not wanting to marry and or have kids because it means the woman loses her job to raise kids, well, ok. And the man gets paid more to produce the same product or results, that to is good because Mama's are raising kids. So if both of these aforementioned statistics are true, why is it not producing the 'satisfied with marrying and having kids results'???
One reason has to do with rising cost of living-one person income may not sustain a family of say 2- whatever. And, as was mentioned by another, actually several, is the long hours- both for workers and students. So the country is pushing these limits that are unrealistic. Most countries push back on long hours for school children, and working dad's. No one will want 12-15 your days while raising kids.
The Cheabol, or Leaders and law makers must see about these details, or else...................
@@toriahmyworldyou got a point that is interesting.
Look at what Many Young Philippina's are currently doing.
The country protects the kids from being harassed by older men from other countries, and the women are marrying them, wether for love or money, it's increasing the standards of living and helping to raise the country out of deep poverty. It's an example that can be emulated elsewhere. Just saying
Many would rather not deal with the burden of a spouse or the family who is not supportive. More of a hassle than it’s worth. Being single is great for many. Saves money.
its great until its not. Don't think you will be this age and healthy forever. Plan ahead if you haven't.
It's better being lonely than with the wrong person. Everything is expensive nowadays,even if the government would support you if you had children. It depends on how good you've a lifestyle on your own and you feel good by yourself. If you have a supportive partner and both decide to be together, you'd share equal payments and shares together.
Single person household are growing for a variety of reasons. It's too expensive to marry, much less have children. The expectations parents put on their children when they live at home is too much. What person who is 25+ wants their parents giving them a curfew? This is especially true for women, who have even more rules put on them. Having your own space is just more peaceful, not to mention if you ever get in a relationship you don't have to tip toe around your parents or spend on hotel if they want to stay the night.
Solo leveling ❤
i wonder how many actually SEEK to live alone
Some people prefer solitude (me included). Living alone allows one to enjoy peace and serenity in high-stress modern society. You can simply cut off all the noise and be yourself. I enjoyed that.
Same here
Living alone in major cities of developed countries is not a sign that people have more options, quite the opposite. People choose to live alone because it's completely impossible to sustain a family with the ever-increasing cost of living.
In South Korea, for example, if you want a good job with a decent salary, you have to go to Seoul. But everyone wants to go there for the same reason. The result: Everything becomes very expensive. Rent for a tiny apartment, barely enough for one person, is exorbitant. Now imagine having to rent an apartment for a family of three or more? Impossible if you don't have a lot of money.
Developed countries are contradictory. They are wealthy, developed nations, but opportunities are only in the capital; the rest of the country is rural, with no opportunities for young people. People have a high level of professional qualifications, but if you want a job, you have to go to the capital. Yet, even with a good job and a decent salary in the capital, it's not enough to afford a decent apartment; you end up living in a tiny cubicle barely big enough for a bed, which is completely unhealthy.
But they are still considered developed countries. Controversial and ironic, I would say.
Living solo is a lifestyle increasingly celebrated on shows like "I Live Alone." The featured celebrities showcase the undeniable perks of independence. Imagine having complete control over your space - blasting music late at night, indulging in messy hobbies, or keeping a meticulously clean environment, all on your own terms!
This autonomy extends beyond your living space. You can structure your entire day around your passions, be it diving deep into a creative project or finally mastering that new recipe. Social interaction doesn't have to suffer either! The show cleverly demonstrates how fulfilling friendships and social activities can thrive alongside a solo living arrangement.
While "I Live Alone" features celebrities with a luxurious lifestyle, the core message resonates: living alone fosters self-reliance, personal growth, and the freedom to prioritize your passions. It's a lifestyle choice gaining traction, and its popularity suggests a growing cultural acceptance of the many advantages of flying solo.
Blasting music at night is disturbing to neighbors.
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
Yes but also it leads to loneliness which is actually one of the leading causes of death
@@garyhoang9923 A person can be alone, but not lonely. In fact, some people in marriages can feel very isolated. This is because social connection is key, and strong relationships can be built in many places, whether through friendships, hobbies, or community involvement.
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It's interesting how they seem not to address the reason for the fact that a large portion of the single households are from elderlies, not from youngsters who probably just want freedom and independence that comes with living solo.
The problem lies here
Seoul is south korea and south korea is seoul
Society needs to relax their demands for expecting parents to provide EVERYTHING for their children, ie. best schools, best education, best clothes, best everything... then parents can relax and have kids w/o feeling so pressured to be the greatest parents in the world.... 🙏
Yeah older generations believed they would even give up their car and home to their kids in exchange for elderly care though most adult kids my generation don’t keep their end of the bargain.
I agree with this. While some of the low birth rate has to do with the individualism that dominates modern child bearing age people mind's, I'd argue that a significant percentage is explained by your point as well. This is exacerbated in the overly competitive Korean society that frowns up taking a 'different' path than the 'typical' one. Japan and China I think have a lot of this, too. (I am Korean but grew up abroad).
@wraspita I honestly agree individualism plays a role. But I think it has already played a role. I know so many people whose parents in hindsight were very individualistic and weren't the best parents. It seem younger people are aware if their individualism and decided not to be bad parents.
It's definitely concerning that birth rates are in decline. But frankly it seems like most parents and grandparents were never qualified to be parents to begin with. I'm in no position to tell someone they shouldn't have kids because I think they are unqualified. But I think its very obvious most people are broken and raise broken children who continue a broken cycle.
thats all the parents responsibilities
Basically, if you're poor, you live with somebody. If you're rich, you live alone.
Being single is Not the same as living solo or having a one person household. A lot of single people in Nordic countries in Europe have children.
Demographic shift. Extended family is the thing of the past. Nuclear family is slowly eroding. Solo living is ascending slowly but surely due to change societal circumstances.
CNBC just reported that in the USA, more then 47% of parents still support their adult children.
The economy is bad everywhere , so S. Korea is just reaching the level of everybody else.
Its not a Korean problem its a first world problem its to expensive to raise a family and find jobs that pay a living wage thank God I already have 4 grandchildren all under 10
1) Good to be here with you or 2) Thank you for having me. 🙂
Living alone is like having a personal space to shut the world out as soon as you close the door behind you. True luxury.
Pretty sure its not a trend its the cost of living. Owning a home is impossible with a college educated salary
The lovely Konglish concept of “solo” :)
Ppl realized that it's 'ok' in today's society to live alone and not rush into marriage. They realize peace is everything. I'm sure many do have a pet more likely a dog or cat though.
Societies of developed countries becoming ageing, childless, and single. This is a global trend. The cost of raising a family is just too high, and the lifestyle is unbalanced.
w/the amount of dating abuse and domestic violence that has gone up, Single probably is more safer.
Can match all single household to join 2 household from age category 25-30, age 30-40, age40-50, age 50-55, age 55-60, age 60-65, age 65-70, age 70-75. I am not talking in spouse relationships if one is not in love romantically but as join friendship sharing space living in separate rooms is a good match also.
Too much stress in Korea, no one wants to have kids
Must be lonely making all that kdrama ❤❤❤I'm here for you
Better community. Safe society🙌
For a short while, my eyes played trick on me cuz I read it was “Solo Leveling(the famous korean manhwa) instead of “Solo Living” LOL I was confused why the content was so serious!😂😂😂
If I am rich & dont have to worry about high cost of livings I will want to have a partner. But in reality I am tired after a long day at work thus I am still single. But I am saving to at least buy a small condo for myself.
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
Asian men going mgtow now😂. Its been like this here since 2012. Welcome to the west korea.😢
I thought this said Solo Levelling, and I haven't even read or watched it, my bad
It's almost the same, solo 4life 💪
Instead of having chaotic family life and ruining the time on earth living solo is the best option. If you take a survey that depicts how many married people like to go back to being single, the majority will prefer to solo living.
Why the faq does she have the Queen of Englands accent?
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
@@johnnypham2850
I agree with you Johnny.
The real test comes in time trouble. Those who can stand will win but those who can't once cherished relationships turn out to be living hell. That's what I mean.
That is a bandage not the solution, The world needs transformation of hearts, sin causes the chaos, it's always been a problem, imperfect sinful humans cause this mess, only Jesus can heal and change us individually.
@@sofiabravo1994
Yes. I agree totally
I converse with a married Canadian couple. They live separately but see each other every day.
It's every where. My husband and I have 2 sons we are done we don't want no more.
Tax breaks for married couples with children could mitigate the cost of living and education.
would they consider defecting to north?
The 50s Utopia experiment is coming true for humans ... just took longer than expected
No place has survived without a cohesive family environment
Economic times article
Recent data also suggested that South Korea had the lowest fertility rate in the world at 0.81, which further went down from the 0.85 that it recorded in the previous year. The fertility rate is far behind the global average of 1.6 children per woman. In 1970, Korean women averaged 4 children per woman, which continued to decline steadily, dropping to below 1 in 2018. The high suicide rates and low fertility rates in Asian powerhouses like Korea and Japan indicate social and health woes in developed economies.
Solo leveling and need A rise for everyday life
SOKoreans choose to live alone rather than get married because it's too costly to have families...child rearing getting a house for family etc..??? 😅
Femenist agenda Wins
Child rearing especially, because there is a societal pressure to send your child to "tutor schools" which are expensive.
Also the first generation of kids that experienced the crazy tutor school schedule has become adults and most of them (who I talked to before) refuse to have children or if they would have children they expressed their desire to move overseas so they can avoid the tutor schools.
Tutor Schools AKA Academy, are special schools attended by Korean children after their regular school. The extreme parents enroll their kids to tutor schools until 12 Midnight. Korea is generally safe so kids walking at the dead at night is normal. Some of them have Saturday and Sunday schedule as well.
Koreans have high standards and don’t want to raise uneducated children unlike westerners who don’t mind if their kids are stupid as long as it gives them tax benefits. And the cost of this child education is very high in Korea. If basically every other kid has Ivy League scores, you’re gonna wanna put them into cram school or the kid won’t get a job with that kinda competition. You put 2+2 together
I visited Iceland, no marriage there .
Odd that those Scandinavian countries are also the most content
They're not, it's the ranking are bull crap
You call Koreans living solo as a trend. Do you mean as opposed to being an adult living with other adults or grown children still living with parents?
ARISE!!!!
I read that lack of sleep is the reason. More sleep means more sex thoughts.
But urban life and cell phones, Instagram, RUclips, etc, means less sleep, therefore less sex.
Jennie’s Solo was very influential
I think it's more a choice than a lifestyle. I live in Europe. Who would want to live alone? Especially so, if the cost of living is high? But one should not live with just anyone. I would rather live alone than put up with bad and unreasonable behaviour by the one I am living with/I could be living with.
This is the classic first world problem happening all over the first world
What’s the point of getting married in the sexism and bullying society?
So many women can easily know the dark side of men at workplace 😅…
what's the point of getting married when eventually she's just gonna leave you at the end and take half of what you have
Mientras es latinoamerica muchos aun viven en la casa de los padres o abuelos hasta adultos :v
The reason why in America it's lower is because people can't afford to live alone, so they'll even rent a room in a house to be able to save money. The ones that are single usually stay single because they've been trapped by an ex financially and don't want to be a burden or have been just screwed over and partner so badly they don't want to attempt again so they stay as alone
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
It's horrific that some women just use men as a dollar sign. I can't even wrap my mind around that.
Having a meaningful relationship with someone and marrying them, then growing old together sounds like a wonderful goal. Too bad in many Asians countries there is so much competition and having kids brings so much pressure. Raising a family should be a wonderful stage of married life, not a burden and wanting to keep up with others. Thats just crazy.
I don't know anyone in the States that fits that example. And the only people who move in with strangers are illegals who cram themselves into rooms with others.
10% of the total population isnt staggering. 50mm is not many people in the scale or global population.
America has been like this since 2012, korea and china were lagging following. We are already at mass migration. This will happen to the asians as well.
It's cheaper and it's difficult to find a partner
Going to be every country, because maintaining a financial obligation for others is just too much.
Because nobody is worth marrying anymore
Newer generations less likely to get married, thus less together to buy family houses which are expensive. Right, modern cultures prioritize freedom than warm, comfortable family of multiple ppl. They don’t think of staying with parents or joining up with friends (of coz couples).
from solo leveling to solo living real fast 😂
Why not solo leveling instead?
They don't want disabled Koreans to get married and stigmatize them to live alone, the only difference is these are none disabled living alone, and like in the U.S it's a choice for none-disabled who 'don't want to be in a relationship and not get married', while it's often never the choice of the disabled Korean or American who is disabled not by choice, and despite working and high functional they are treated as lesser and discriminated against if they dare to get married, they are stigmatized and ostracized by society.....welcome to living alow for those who aren't disabled it's a choice, but never for those who are disabled and unfortunately society fails to understand this.
Solo levelling
single household only good for certain times, after that you hit the wall
Oh at first i thought i saw solo leveling.
FACT: I am single in Divided States of Amerika. I live alone in a forest in a tent 🏕️ on land I bought. The cities and suburbs are too toxic and too evil filled with superficial people who care more about materialism and image over the well being of humans. My dignity and peace of mind is too valuable to be married to a gold digger. No thanks. I would rather keep to myself and save money for tiny home and eat healthier food and no drama. Mental health is just too important.
Divided States smh
Your comment reminds me of the I Love Lucy episode where Tennessee Ernie Ford is a guest actor and he plays the role of a country fella who doesn't want to be vamped by city women. Lucy dresses up as a city woman and tries to "vamp" him. He ends up liking it and she has to run for her life. 😂😂😂
You make some valid points. Vanlifing and tiny home living are two popular options here because people just are more free and protect themselves from all the materialism and society traps.
Clearly many people don't like living with others. As wealth increase and people have the option more decide to live alone. They may wish to find a partner but apparently no one meets their requirements or they don't meet other people's requirements. Maybe people are delusional about their standards.
People these days are too tired, self centred and materialistic to maintain a relationship not to mention family unit.
Its more like people have found themselves in an economic crux.
No, what happens as women get tired of cleaning up after men when you have to go 50-50 and you’re both have to work yet women still have to do so much
Got it all ass backwards. People should lift each other up. Lend a hand. I'm shocked at the negative views.
Just like Japan.
Very suggestive reporting. It costs on average for US young people to leave home independently needs $2752880.00 won per month just for rent. They can't live alone here like that without making money or parents paying their way. The smaller more modern living space the more expensive. Children cost millions.
Why dont they share with friends to save money and to support eachother socially,psychologically,emotionally
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Wow they just can’t say it
Cute
I live alone, and being single my whole life. These statistic is bull shit
Basically, you are watching the collapse of a country in slow motions. Eventually, immigrants will take over and become a completely different country.
You think that's what's happening?
@@sharinaross1865It is happening in real time
@@enhancedutility266 you are more than likely right. I guess we better learn English.
@@sharinaross1865 English is the universal language for good portion of the world Japan and Korea are both countries are opening up their country for immigration I'm a big Japanese fan of their culture and how this is probably the first time in my life that you could live there with not too many restrictions and start a new life by working there as well
@@enhancedutility266 cool beans. I plan to visit Japan. If I get a good feel. I may return.
Living alone teaches us to be self-sufficient. In India when young we inherently depend upon our parents, after marriage on our spouse, then children, etc. We should try solo living at least some point in life to get out of this dependency cycle as nothing in life is permanent ... also solo living makes us more open to learning irrespective of age ... eg: cooking, washing, driving, plumbing, new technologies, ... you can't just bypass them as some are needed for daily survival. Yes it gets lonely but the trick is to maintain a fulfilling life full of hobbies and activities, friends grp, etc.
Is expensive to married and have children. Im from America, same thing is starting to happen here. No babies are being born.
USA divorce rates are high.
It's a nonsense that saying sewal-ho of concern with marriage rate down. Going down of marrage rate in china what will you say? That's not only in korea.
family is a hassle
Heh ... how many of those are women divorcing ??.
Bet this makes God sad 😢😥
I think Prof. Choi hit it directly on the head indicating the Catastrophic Sewol disaster, how the media, govt, and involved services in the attempted rescue failed to handle it properly as a breach and dysfunction in the social contract with it's growing youth and a need to break away from traditional ways and pressure. I even read a ridiculous article that someone was considering 80 hour work weeks last year(!),
Life is unaffordable 😢
Yet the poverty rate is very low in South Korea, especially among those of child bearing ages. Koreans have so much money, they can choose to live alone and not have to get a roommate to make ends meet.
What she saying? She think people should be forced to marry ? Get out of here .
Means they are highly developed.
if u solo living and home alone
u develop more oc
no contact to any person will lead to being oc and disassociate
Wow,, I’m gonna tell you the reason Long to short.
Gender conflict, Realty price Rising, ebsence of philosophy in older generation.
What do you mean by philosoph of older generation?
@@QAsession Korean growth rapidly, So we only concetrated with economic part, not “ How to be live “
what Korea needs is Spiritual awakening
I agree with you!.👍
@@leedaniels7196 wouldn't be helpful without a cultural re-evaluation. Collectivistic ideology has some serious draw backs
Wrong. Korea is probably one of the few Christian conservative countries in Asia after Philippines and it is not considered Asia.
No, god has left the chat, unless you are superstitious.
@@jacqueslee2592 : he said spiritual awakening, not religion 😅
Sk is the pilot country of a developed country of being "happy and owning nothing."